An 85-year-old patient is concerned that the bones in their face have become more noticeable. What explanation should the nurse give to the patient?

Diets low in protein and high in carbohydrates may cause enhanced facial bones.

Facial skin becomes more elastic with age. This increased elasticity causes the skin to be more taught, drawing attention to the facial bones.

It is probably because the patient has excessive sun exposure on the face.

It is probably due to a combination of factors related to aging, such as decreased elasticity, subcutaneous fat, and moisture to the skin.