Poor Skin Turgor is Most Indicative Of

Question

Poor skin turgor is most indicative of
A) cystitis.
B) acidosis.
C) edema.
D) dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Poor skin turgor, or skin that tents or slowly returns to its normal position when pinched or pulled, is a classic sign of dehydration. This is because when the body is dehydrated, the skin loses its elasticity or ability to bounce back due to decreased fluid volume in the body.