When assessing the integrity of a patient's skin, the nurse is
A) Checking the elasticity of the skin.
B) Looking for cuts or breaks in the skin.
C) Assessing the color of the skin.
D) Determining whether the skin is moist or dry.

Question

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Checking for cuts or breaks in the skin is the most important for assessing the integrity of the patient's skin. While elasticity, color, and moisture level can also give useful information, they do not exclusively indicate the presence of skin damage.

When Assessing the Integrity of a Patient's Skin, the Nurse