2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with data collection regarding skin and peripheral vascular findings on a client in later adulthood. Which observation would the nurse expect to note as an age-related finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In later adulthood, loss of hair on the lower legs is a common age-related finding due to decreased circulation and changes in hormonal levels.
Option A, thin, ridged toenails, may occur but is not as typical as hair loss. Option B, thick skin on the lower legs, is generally associated with conditions like venous stasis rather than normal aging. Option D, a bounding dorsalis pedis pulse, suggests increased blood flow or vascular issues, which are not typical findings in older adults. Thus, loss of hair on the lower legs is the most representative of age-related changes.