While assessing a patient, you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand, it remainspeaked. This is a sign of
A) hydration intoxication.
B) water intoxication.
C) dehydration.
D) advanced skin cancer.
E) malfunctioning elastin.

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When the skin on the back of the hand remains peaked after being pinched, it is a sign of dehydration. This is because there is not enough water in the body to maintain skin elasticity, causing it to remain elevated.

While Assessing a Patient, You Discover That After Pinching the Skin