A nurse assessing the skin of patients knows that the following are health states that may predispose patients to skin alterations. Select all that apply.

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Obesity can lead to skin folds and increased risk of infections; excessive perspiration can cause skin breakdown; low BMI can result in less cushioning and increased risk of pressure sores; jaundice can cause itching and skin changes.

A Nurse Assessing the Skin of Patients Knows That the Following