Exam 17: Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

What factors make the older adult more susceptible to pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply.)

The 80-year-old woman newly admitted to a long-term care facility complains of intense itching in her axillae and antecubital fossa. There are small red lesions in linear patterns. What condition does the nurse suspect?

Which long-term care residents would benefit from a referral to a podiatrist? (Select all that apply.)

What are causes of pruritus in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

A dark-complexioned African American has a suspected skin breakdown over the trochanter. What would be appropriate measures for the nurse to implement during the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

What interventions by the nurse will aid in maintaining skin integrity in the long-term care facility residents? (Select all that apply.)

What position would be most appropriate to reduce pressure ulcers in a bedridden patient?