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The nurse is caring for the 87-year-old hospitalized client. The nurse should assess for which age-related changes to best protect the client from friction injury?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Loss of skin thickness and elasticity increases friction injury risk due to a thinner epidermis and reduced strength. Vascularity, subcutaneous tissue, and cellular replacement decrease with aging.

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