The Primary Reason an Older Adult Client Is More Likely

The primary reason an older adult client is more likely to develop a pressure ulcer on the elbow as compared to a middle-age adult is:

A) A reduced skin elasticity is common in the older adult
B) The attachment between the epidermis and dermis is weaker
C) The older client has less subcutaneous padding on the elbows
D) Older adults have a poor diet that increases risk for pressure ulcers