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fomenos
1 year ago
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Which body areas are best for the nurse to use when assessing skin indications of hydration status for an older client?

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nadezda [96]1 year ago
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Skin of the forehead, chest, and abdomen are best for the nurse to use when assessing skin indications of hydration status for an older client.

<h3>What is Skin turgor?</h3>
  • Skin turgor is that the skin's elasticity and it's the ability of skin to change shape and return to normal.
  • Skin turgor may be a sign of fluid loss (dehydration).
  • Diarrhea or vomiting can cause fluid loss. Infants and young children with these conditions can rapidly lose plenty of fluid, if they are doing not take enough water. Fever accelerates this process.
  • To check for skin turgor, the health care provider grasps the skin between two fingers in order that it is tented up. Commonly on the lower arm or abdomen is checked. The skin is held for some seconds then released.
  • Skin with normal turgor snaps rapidly back to its normal position. Skin with poor turgor takes time to return to its normal position.
  • Moderate to severe fluid loss causes Lack of skin turgor. Mild dehydration is when fluid loss equals 5% of weight . Moderate dehydration is 10% loss and severe dehydration is 15% or more loss of weight .

To learn more about Skin turgor: brainly.com/question/20702941

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