Skin assessment

NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential
Drag and drop
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

During a routine skin check of an adult client, sort each observation into the appropriate category. Treat each observation independently.

Expected

Warm, dry skin without swelling
Skin returns promptly after a gentle pinch

Unexpected

New yellow discoloration of skin
A newly cool extremity

Answer

Expected: Warm, dry skin without swelling; Skin returns promptly after a gentle pinch · Unexpected: New yellow discoloration of skin; A newly cool extremity

Rationale

A comfortable skin temperature and normal turgor fit an expected assessment. New color or temperature changes warrant follow-up.

RememberCompare new skin changes with expected temperature, color and turgor.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 14 Integumentary Assessment Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Life Span Considerations › Older Adults · 2nd edition, 2023

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