When the nurse provides hygiene care for an older patient,why is it important for the nurse to closely assess the skin?

A) As people age,skin becomes more resilient.
B) As people age,sweat glands become more active.
C) As people age,skin becomes less subject to bruising.
D) As people age,less frequent bathing may be required.

Daily bathing,as well as bathing with water that is too hot or soap that is harsh,causes the skin to become excessively dry.As the patient ages,the skin loses its resiliency and moisture,and sebaceous and sweat glands become less active.The epithelium thins,and elastic collagen fibres shrink,which makes the skin fragile and prone to bruising and breaking.