An RN is assessing an 87-year-old patient who has gone to the clinic to see the health care provider for a follow-up appointment.The nurse notes that the patient looks tired and has dark circles under her eyes.She assesses her skin turgor,which is poor.She is concerned because she knows that poor skin turgor can predispose the patient to which of the following?

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A decrease in turgor predisposes a patient to skin breakdown.Turgor is the skin's elasticity.Normally the skin loses its elasticity with age.Edema or dehydration diminishes turgor.Direct trauma and impairment of venous return are two common causes of edema.

An RN Is Assessing an 87-Year-Old Patient Who Has Gone