Which of the following includes decreased skin turgor as a symptom?

Decreased skin turgor is a reliable clinical sign indicating dehydration. When the body loses fluids, either through inadequate intake, excessive loss, or both, the skin begins to lose its elasticity and resilience. This leads to a noticeable decrease in skin turgor, exemplified by the skin remaining tented when pinched and slowly returning to its normal state.

In the context of dehydration, the loss of bodily fluids results in a reduced volume of interstitial fluid, which affects the skin's ability to snap back after being stretched. This is a crucial assessment finding for healthcare professionals to recognize in evaluating a patient’s hydration status.

Fluid volume overload, anemia, and hypervolemia do not typically present with decreased skin turgor. In fact, fluid volume overload and hypervolemia generally refer to conditions where there is an excess of fluid in the body, which would likely result in increased skin turgor due to swelling rather than decreased elasticity. Anemia primarily affects red blood cell counts and may lead to symptoms such as fatigue and pallor, but it does not directly impact skin turgor in the way dehydration does.