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A physical therapist works on positioning with a 78-year-old female in a skilled nursing facility. Which physiologic change would contribute to an increased incidence of skin breakdown in this population?1.Increased sensory perception2.Decreased pain threshold3.Increased elasticity of the dermis4.Decreased subcutaneous adipose tissue
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