On the admission assessment of an 80-year-old to a long-term care facility, the nurse notes that the resident's toenails are dark, thick, and brittle; extremely misshapen; and growing at an angle from the toe. What does the nurse suspect has caused the changes in the nails?

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Fungal infections of the nails, also known as onychomycosis, can cause the nails to become dark, thick, brittle, and misshapen, which matches the description given.

On the Admission Assessment of an 80-Year-Old to a Long-Term