Which skin and integumentary change is commonly associated with aging?
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Correct answer: Thinning skin with less collagen/elastin and slower wound healing
Aging skin shows thinning, reduced elastin/collagen, less subcutaneous fat which increases risk of skin tears and delayed healing.
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