CNUR 107 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Integumentary System, Subcutaneous Tissue, Dermis
11 Feb 2020
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Cnur 107 notes week 7 (assessment of the integumentary system) Objectives: anatomy & physiology review of the integumentary system, subjective data assessment, history of integumentary problems/disease, risk factors, self-care behaviors, objective data collection. Found in axillae, perineum, legs, chest abdomen (post puberty: sebaceous glands: release sebum through hair follicles, waterproofs skin/hair, all over the body except for palms/soles, friction protection, sweat glands: homeostasis of body temp. Evaporation & reabsorption of water: eccrine releasing saline/salty helping with temp regulation, apocrine release body odour and found in armpits, groin, etc. Occupations - exposure to toxins on the skin such as dyes, chemicals, radiation (health promotion gloves, proper clothing, etc). How often do they apply when they are using it: self-care behaviors: ask what the patient does to care for their skin, hair and nails. How often? (opens up the door for health promotion: additional hx for older adults: skin changes, delay in wound healing,
