The nurse notes all these changes in the skin of a 95-year-old patient who is being admitted to an assisted-living facility. Which change will be of most concern to the nurse?

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Petechiae are caused by pinpoint hemorrhages and are associated with a variety of serious disorders such as meningitis and coagulopathies. The nurse should contact the patient's health care provider about this finding for further diagnostic follow-up. The other skin changes are associated with aging. Although the other changes also will require ongoing monitoring or intervention by the nurse, they do not indicate a need for urgent action.

The Nurse Notes All These Changes in the Skin of a 95-Year-Old