Multiple Choice
The nurse notes that an older patient is malnourished and has minimal subcutaneous tissue.Which functions of the subcutaneous tissue of the skin should the nurse consider as being potentially altered in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Store energy
B) Cushion bones
C) Support hair growth
D) Provide nourishment to tissues
E) Provide insulation from the cold
F) Destroy pathogens that passed through broken skin
Correct Answer:
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