Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The nurse is caring for an older client hospitalized with dehydration. Which site should be used to check for skin turgor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In older adults the abdomen is the most reliable site for assessing skin turgor due to age-related changes in skin elasticity on the hands and arms. The forehead is not a standard site for this assessment.
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