The nurse has discovered decreased skin turgor in a patient and knows that this finding is expected in which condition?

A) Severe obesity
B) Severe dehydration
C) Childhood growth spurts
D) Connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma

Skin Turgor

The skin's elasticity or its ability to change shape and return to normal; often used to assess hydration status.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs of the body; it includes various types such as bone, cartilage, and fat.

Scleroderma

A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.