Personal careQuestion 1204 of 1700

Which condition increases the risk of skin breakdown because it reduces blood flow?

  1. A mild cold
  2. Seasonal allergies
  3. A healed broken arm
  4. Diabetes
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Correct answer: Diabetes

The skin needs oxygen and nutrients from blood. Diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol impair blood flow.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.5: Skin Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026