A patient, an 85-year-old woman, is complaining about the fact that the bones in her face have become more noticeable. What explanation should the nurse give her?

A) Diets low in protein and high in carbohydrates may cause enhanced facial bones.
B) Bones can become more noticeable if the person does not use a dermatologically approved moisturizer.
C) More noticeable facial bones are probably due to a combination of factors r/t aging, such as decreased elasticity, subcutaneous fat, and moisture in her skin.
D) Facial skin becomes more elastic with age. This increased elasticity causes the skin to be more taught, drawing attention to the facial bones.

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Amanda McScare · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A low protein, high carbohydrate diet do not enhance facial bones; although aging adults have diminished moisture in their skin, the bones do not become more noticeable; and the elasticity of the skin decreases, not increases, with aging. The facial bones and orbits appear more prominent in the aging adult and the facial skin sags, which is attributable to decreased elasticity, decreased subcutaneous fat, and decreased moisture in the skin.

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