The nurse suspects dehydration in an elderly client. The nurse assesses for skin turgor on the client's:
A)
abdomen.
B)
upper extremities.
C)
lower extremities.
D)
sternum.
D
Explanation:
A)
Due to loss of skin elasticity with aging, the sternum or forehead provide the most reliable indication of skin turgor and hydration level.
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Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
B)
Due to loss of skin elasticity with aging, the sternum or forehead provide the most reliable indication of skin turgor and hydration level.
Application
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
Due to loss of skin elasticity with aging, the sternum or forehead provide the most reliable indication of skin turgor and hydration level.
Application
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
Due to loss of skin elasticity with aging, the sternum or forehead provide the most reliable indication of skin turgor and hydration level.
Application
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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