You assess skin turgor by pinching a part of the skin. If the skin does not return to normal position within a second it is abnormal. You describe this as +2 or + however many seconds it takes to return to normal.
In order to assess the skin and oxygenation in patients with darker skin colors, you should examine their mucous membranes (such as their lips or gums), nail beds, and the palms of their hands and...
1st) provide your body with first line of defence against infection by being a protective barrier and secreting oil or sebum 2nd) holds the most important sensory receptors in your body, touch...