NURS 3122 Midterm: Assessing Hair and Skin, head and face, Eye and vision

• School: Mount Royal University
• Department: Nursing
• Course: NURS 3122
• Professor: Robert Catena

Document Summary

Look for color variations- such as increased or decreased pigmentation, pallor, mottling, bruises, erythema, cyanosis, or jaundice. Temperature- the child"s skin normally feels warm to the touch when placing the wrist or dorsum of the hand against the child"s skin. Excessively warm skin may indicate the presence of fever or inflammation, whereas abnormally cool skin may be a sign of shock or cold exposure. Texture- children have soft, smooth skin over the entire body. Identify any areas of roughness, thickening, or induration (an area of extra firmness with a distinct border). Abnormalities in texture are associated with endocrine disorders, chronic irritation, and inflammation. Moistness- the child"s skin is normally dry to the touch. The skin may feel slightly damp when the child has been exercising or crying. Excessive sweating without exertion may be associated with a fever, broncho-pulmonary dysplasia, or an uncorrected congenital heart defect.