The nurse is performing a skin assessment on an older African American patient. Which findings would be considered normal for this patient? Select all that apply.

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Xerosis (dry skin) is common in older adults. Small, dark papules, known as dermatosis papulosa nigra, are common in African American individuals. Freckle-like pigmentation on the tongue is also a normal variation in darker-skinned individuals.

The Nurse Is Performing a Skin Assessment on an Older