Doughy skin and woody induration of
tongue is seen in
a) Hypernatremia
b) Hyponatremia
c) Hypokalemia
d) Hyperkalemia
Correct Answer - A
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Hypernatremia
Because of intracellular water loss (hypernatremic dehydration), the
pinched abdominal skin of a hypernatremic dehydrated patient has a
“doughy” feel and there is dry woody tongue.