Which item is included in the integumentary systems review?

• A. Pliability
• B. Bone density
• C. Gait
• D. Edema

Answer: (A)

Pliability measures how easily the skin deforms and how quickly it springs back, which is a direct property of the integumentary system. In a systems review, you assess skin-related characteristics—texture, color, moisture, turgor, and pliability—to gauge tissue health and hydration. Testing pliability, typically by gently pinching or stretching the skin and observing its resilience, provides immediate, practical information about the skin’s condition. Bone density and gait belong to the skeletal and neuromuscular/musculoskeletal domains, respectively, and edema, while it can appear in the skin, is usually considered a sign of fluid balance linked to cardiovascular or lymphatic systems. Therefore, pliability is the most representative integumentary-focused item.