You suspect that a patient is dehydrated. When checking for skin turgor, you should:
A) palpate the skin for dryness.
B) press the nail beds, then release and observe for blanching.
C) use the backs of the fingers to determine temperature.
D) pick up a fold of skin and then release it, looking for tenting.
D
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a. flexion b. extension c. rotation
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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