Which change in the skin is abnormal in an older person?
A)Thinner and more fragile skin
B)A tear in the skin after being assisted with transferring from the bed
C)Mottled pigmentation and greater number of freckles
D)Loss of hair on the extremities

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A tear in the skin after being assisted with transferring from the bed indicates that the skin is abnormally fragile and susceptible to injury. While thinning of the skin (A), mottled pigmentation and greater number of freckles (C), and loss of hair on the extremities (D) are common changes in older adults, they are not necessarily abnormal.

Which Change in the Skin Is Abnormal in an Older