During an assessment of a hospitalized patient, the nurse pinches a fold of skin under the clavicle or on the forearm to test the:
a. Mobility and turgor.
b. Patient's response to pain.
c. Percentage of the patient's fat-to-muscle ratio.
d. Presence of edema.
ANS: A
Pinching a fold of skin under the clavicle or on the forearm is done by the nurse to determine mobility and turgor.
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