Assessing Skin Turgor
by Cathy Parkes August 04, 2022

Assessing skin turgor should be done by gently pinching/lifting the skin on the sternum.
If the skin "tents," (i.e., stays lifted for a prolonged period and doesn't quickly return to its original place) it could indicate dehydration.
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