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Oct 12, 2025

4 min

When assessing skin turgor in the elderly client, where should the nurse assess?

Over 20% of older adults are affected by dehydration, which can be difficult to detect due to age-related changes in skin elasticity. This makes knowing the correct location to assess skin turgor in the elderly client a critical skill for nurses to ensure accurate hydration status evaluation.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

What is the most reliable indicator of hydration status in older adults?

Dehydration is a significant cause of hospital admissions among older adults, yet many common clinical signs like thirst and dry mouth are unreliable indicators in this population due to age-related changes. Understanding what is the most reliable indicator of hydration status in older adults is critical for accurate diagnosis and effective management, which often requires moving beyond simple observations to more clinical assessments.

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