The nurse notes that a client's skin turgor is nonelastic and the skin folds remain elevated. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?
1. Dehydration
2. Lesions
3. Edema
4. Hypothermia
Answer: 1
1. A lack of water, as seen with dehydration, decreases the fullness and elasticity of the skin.
2. Lesions usually do not affect skin turgor.
3. Excess fluid would cause edema.
4. Body temperature usually does not affect skin turgor.
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