The nurse is assessing the integumentary status of a 79-year-old female. Which findings should the nurse considered common in older adults?

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Keratoses, skin tags, and photoaging are common integumentary findings in older adults due to long-term exposure to environmental factors and changes in skin structure and function with age. Urticaria (C) and acne (E) are not specifically associated with aging.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Integumentary Status of a 79-Year-Old