What is the best site for you to assess skin turgor when the client is in the supine position?
A. Top of the foot
B. Back of the hand
C. Umbilical area
D. Forehead or chest
D
If the client is in a supine position, using the forehead or chest tissue to test turgor gives the most accurate indication of skin hydration, especially in an adult client. Skin turgor is not an appropri-ate assessment in a person 65 years and older due to the changes in the elastin; it is more accurate to assess moisture in the mucous membranes in an elder adult.
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A) True B) False
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