The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient by Grasping a Fold

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the patient by grasping a fold of skin on his forearm.She notices that the skin remains suspended for a longer than normal period.What could this indicate?

• A)Stage 1 pressure ulcer
• B)Increased blood flow to the area
• C)Localized vasodilation
• D)Dehydration

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