Nurs283 quiz 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS283 Quiz 4Skin of older adults - correct answer - Decreased elasticity & becomes thinner (less collagen) - Dryer (less sebum and sweat production) - Healing slows (reduced circulation) - Liver spots & skin tags Risk Factors For Poor Wound Healing - correct answer - Impaired circulation - Impaired immune function - Diabetes - Inadequate nutrition - Obesity - Consistent exposure to moisture - Smoking - Age Risk Factors For Poor Wound Healing - Impaired Circulation - Arterial ...