Gently pinching the skin on the forehead or the back of the hand will test the skin's?

• A. Turgor
• B. Temperature
• C. Color
• D. Elasticity

Answer: (A)

Skin turgor is the skin’s ability to return to its normal shape after being pinched, and it reflects hydration status. When you gently pinch the skin on the forehead or the back of the hand, you’re assessing turgor. If the skin snaps back quickly, hydration is typically adequate. If it tents and takes a moment to flatten, that suggests reduced turgor from dehydration or fluid loss. This test isn’t about temperature, color, or elasticity in this context—temperature is checked by feel or a thermometer, color by appearance, and elasticity refers to how easily skin stretches, which isn’t what this pinch test primarily gauges.