Select the instruction given by the nurse to a group of senior citizens attending a class on aging at a senior center that best addresses the normal age-related changes in the skin.
A)Avoid using emollients because of the increased elasticity of your skin.
B)Because of the increase in the activity of the sweat glands, you will have to take more baths and use deodorant more often.
C)Even minor cuts will require special attention because of slower healing.
D)As you age, your fingernails and toenails grow more quickly and require more frequent cutting to prevent ingrown nails.

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Option C is the best choice as it addresses the normal age-related change in the skin where the healing process slows down. This is important information for seniors to know as they may need to take extra care of even minor cuts to prevent infections or complications. Option A is incorrect as emollients are actually beneficial for older skin, which tends to become drier and less elastic. Option B is unrelated to age-related changes in the skin, and option D is about changes in fingernail/toenail growth, not skin.

Select the Instruction Given by the Nurse to a Group