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    Poor skin turgor in neonates and infants indicates:
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    Poor skin turgor in neonates and infants indicates:

    A.

    Dehydration

    B.

    Hypoglycemia

    C.

    Hypocalcemia

    D.

    Hypertonia

    Correct option is A


    Ans. (a)
    Sol. Poor skin turgor is a clinical sign of dehydration, especially in infants and neonates. It refers to reduced skin elasticity, and when the skin remains "tented" after being pinched, it indicates fluid loss or inadequate hydration.

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