An older adult patient is being assessed for skin turgor.The nurse identifies decreased skin turgor demonstrated by slow return of the skin to the previous position after being grasped and raised.What can the nurse conclude is responsible for this assessment?
A) Dehydration
B) Edema
C) Skin breakdown
D) Malnutrition
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