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Skin Turgor

February 15th, 2021
 
 
 
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Overview

Decreased skin turgor is a sign of dehydration.
  • How to Assess

  • Pinch a fold of skin on the patient's arm and then release it. Decreased skin turgor is present if the fold takes an abnormal time to return to its normal contour.
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