Skin Assessment PPT - PDF
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This document appears to be a PowerPoint presentation (PPT) used for teaching purposes regarding skin, hair, and nail assessment in a nursing context. The presentation introduces subjective and objective data collection methods, along with the Braden Scale for predicting pressure sore risk. It includes case studies and provides information on various skin conditions and nursing considerations.
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Week 5 In Class PPT CHAPTERS: 14 (SKIN, HAIR, NAILS) 22 (PV) 20 (BREAST AND LYMPHATICS) SKIN, HAIR, & Chapter 14 NAILS Skin, Hair & Nail Assessment: Subjective Data When collecting subjective data, what kinds of things do we need to ask about skin, hair and nails related t...
Week 5 In Class PPT CHAPTERS: 14 (SKIN, HAIR, NAILS) 22 (PV) 20 (BREAST AND LYMPHATICS) SKIN, HAIR, & Chapter 14 NAILS Skin, Hair & Nail Assessment: Subjective Data When collecting subjective data, what kinds of things do we need to ask about skin, hair and nails related to skin, hair, & nails? History of present health concerns Personal health history Family history Lifestyle and health practices Skin, Hair, Nails: Objective Data What techniques do we use to assess skin? Inspection Color, odors, integrity (intactness), lesions, hair distribution, scalp and hair on the head, nail color and shape Palpation Texture and thickness (skin, hair and nails), moisture, temperature, mobility and turgor, edema Braden Scale: Predicting Pressure Sore Risk What are the 6 components of the Braden Scale? Sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear How do we score it? No risk (19-23); Mild risk (15-18); Moderate risk (13-14); High risk (10-12); Severe risk (
