The nurse suspects that an older client is experiencing dehydration. Where should the nurse assess skin turgor on this client?
1. Abdomen
2. Upper extremities
3. Sternum
4. Lower extremities
Answer: 3
1. The abdomen is not a reliable area to assess skin turgor in an older client.
2. The upper extremities are not a reliable area to assess skin turgor in an older client.
3. Due to loss of skin elasticity with aging, the sternum provides the most reliable indication of skin turgor and hydration level.
4. The lower extremities are not a reliable area to assess skin turgor in an older client.
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