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?

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With reduced turgor, the skin remains suspended or "tented" for a few seconds before slowly returning to place.This indicates decreased elasticity and possible dehydration.A stage I pressure ulcer may cause warmth and erythema (redness) of an area.Skin temperature reflects an increase or decrease in blood flow.Normal reactive hyperemia (redness) is a visible effect of localized vasodilation, the body's normal response to lack of blood flow to underlying tissue.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient by Grasping a Fold