Question

A nursing instructor discusses with a nursing student the changes that occur in the skin with aging. Which of the student’s statements indicates the need for further teaching?A. "The elasticity of the skin decreases with age."
B. "The collagen content of the skin increases with age."
C. "The underlying muscle and tissues become thinner with age."
D. "The older adult's skin can be easily torn in response to mechanical trauma."

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The collagen content of the skin increases with age.

Explanation:

The skin is greatly affected by age. The older a person gets, the less elastic the skin gets, the thinner and more transparent it also gets and can be easily torn.

The collagen content of the skin doesn’t increase with age but reduces with age. This is why that option is wrong and the student needs further teaching.