Skin, Hair, Nails Assessment Health Assessment NURS 3020

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Skin, Hair, Nails Assessment Health Assessment NURS 3020 Learning Objectives for N3020 continued • List the characteristics used to describe skin lesions. • Identify common skin lesion... s. • Describe methods used to assess integumentary changes in both light- and dark-skinned patients. • Identify and discuss developmental and cultural variations. Learning Objectives N3021 Lab • Obtain an integumentary history • Perform an integumentary physical assessment. • Document integumentary assessment findings. • Identify actual/potential health problems stated as nursing diagnosis. • Differentiate between normal and abnormal fNinotde:inygous.need to bring gym shorts or short shorts to lab to wear during this assessment. Self-Review of Anatomy and Physiology SKIN Epidermis Dermis Apocrine gland Subcutaneous tissue Arrector pili muscle Eccrine sweat gland Melanocytes HAIR NAILS Function • Protection • Prevents penetration • Perception • Temperature regulation • Identification • Communication • Wound repair • Absorption and excretion • Production of Vitamin D Focused Integumentary System History 1. Do you have any problems with or changes in your skin, hair, or nails? If yes, do symptom analysis. 2. Do you have any medical problems? ➢ Pay special attention to endocrine problems, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and/or cardiovascular disease. 3. Are you taking any medications? ➢ prescribed, over the counter, or herbal remedies 4. Do you have any food, drug, or environmental allergies? 5. Do you use alcohol or recreational drugs? Subjective data ❖ Past history of skin disease (allergies, hives, psoriasis, eczema) ❖ Change in pigmentation ❖ Change in mole (size or color) ❖ Excessive dryness or moisture ❖ Pruritus • Excessive bruising • Rash or lesion • Medications • Hair loss • Change in nails Physical Examination Techniques: inspection and palpation Approach: head-to-toe, anterior, posterior, and lateral; or by region as you assess other systems Equipment: adequate lighting, comfortable room temperature Note: maintain univers [Show More]

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