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NUR 216 Module 4 EXAM 2024 100% CORRECT AZC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
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- NUR 216 Health Assessment
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- University Of Arizona College Of Nursing
NUR 216 Module 4 EXAM 2024 100% CORRECT AZC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
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NUR 216 Module 4 EXAM 2024 100% CORRECT AZC HEALTH ASSESSMENT List five things you need to do prior to beginning the assessment. 1. Review the client chart 2. Gather needed supplies 3. Announces presence to client 4. Ensures client privacy 5. Performs hand hygiene What t echniques are used for a skin assessment? Inspection and palpation What do you inspect during a skin assessment? Color, texture, moisture, and integrity What do you palpate for during a skin assessment? Texture, moisture temperature, mobility, and turgor What tools are needed in preparation for a skin assessment? Strong direct lighting, gloves, penlight, and smal l centimeter ruler. Epidermis The surface layer is a combination of dead cells on the outside and live cells on the inside. It takes about a month for cells to move from the inner surface to the outer surface. This is a way the skin constantly renews its elf. Dermis The middle layer is composed of connective tissue that is formed by a dense combination of interconnecting collagen and elastic fibers. It contains blood vessels, hair follicles, cutaneous nerve endings, sensory receptors, lymphatics, ans sebaceous and swe at glands. Subcutaneous The innermost layer contains fatty tissue. This layer stores fat for energy and provides insulation for even temperature control. It has a soft cushioning effect that protects the body and gives the skin flexibility over the skele ton beneath. List the functions of skin and nails. -Protect the inner body parts and organs -Body temperature regulation through shivering and sweating -Sensory perception of temperature, touch, and pain -Excrete waste and toxic substances -Produce vitam in D Elasticity in the older adult. -Loses elasticity; skin folds and sags. -Decreased skin turgor .The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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