PPT-Chapter 27 Care of Patients with Skin Problems

Mrs Kreisel MSN RN NU130 Adult Health 1 Summer 2011 Epidermis The epidermis is the outer layer of skin The thickness of the epidermis varies in different types of skin It is the thinnest on the eyelids at 05 mm and the thickest on the palms and soles at 15 mm . An audit of care in the North of England Cancer Network. Katie Blasdale . September 2010. Some statistics. UK 10yr incidence of NMSC in SOTRs is 13x normal. . Comparison of incidence of malignancy in recipients of different types of organ: a UK registry audit . Colett D et al Am J Transplant Aug 2010. Elizabeth Carr . elizabeth.carr@boltonft.nhs.uk. October 2016. Stroke Specialist Nurse. 17.10.16. The Black Hole. Literature about hand washing of patients is scant. There is even less information on care of finger nails. Skin. Even though skin is exposed to the harsh environment, it is very sensitive and fragile. Three important things to take care of skin:. 1. keep it clean. 2. keep it moist. 3. keep it protected. Skin. Hyperthyroidism. . Thyrotoxicosis . Graves’ disease is the most frequent cause; usually has goiter, exophthalmos, pretibial myxedema. Assessment. History. Physical assessment. Clinical manifestations. At the end of this lecture you should . Be more familiar with the presentation of eczema. Have better understanding of the stages of eczema. Be able to formulate a plan of care for a patient with eczema. Medical-Surgical Nursing: . Concepts & Practice. 3. rd. edition. Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.. Describe the etiology of dermatitis.. Plan psychosocial interventions for the patient who has psoriasis.. Xerosis (Dryness). A common problem among older patients. Fine flaking of the stratum corneum. Generalized pruritus. Scratching may result in secondary skin lesions, excoriations, lichenification, and infection. Medical-Surgical Nursing: . Concepts & Practice. 3. rd. edition. Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.. Describe the etiology of dermatitis.. Plan psychosocial interventions for the patient who has psoriasis.. Lena Vannieuwenborg, Jan De Lepeleire, Frank Buntinx. Department of General Practice, KU Leuven, Belgium. Project Description. Objective. To assess the prevalence, presentation and handling of psychosocial problems in primary care in . CHAPTER 13. DESCRIBES HOW TO CARE FOR SKIN,HAIR,AND NAILS.. IT ALSO DESCRIBES HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE TEETH, EYES, AND EARS.. BELLRINGER-WHAT KIND OF PERSONAL CARE DO YOU DO?. LESSON 1. PROPER CARE OF SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS IS IMPORTANT FOR KEEPING THE WHOLE BODY HEALTHY. Nurse Aide Training School. Lisa H. Young RN, BSN MA Ed.. Working in Long-Term Care. . Long-term Care Centers. “Promote physical and mental health”. Goal: Help the resident maintain the highest possible. Changes. in . Lower. . Limb. . Lymphedema. Alper TUĞRAL, PT, . MSc,Res. . . Assist. , . Yeşim BAKAR, PT, . PhD. , Prof.. Abant . Izzet. Baysal . University. School of . Physical. . Therapy. Mrs. Kreisel MSN, RN. NU130 Adult Health. Summer 2011. Appendicitis. . Acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. —t. he blind pouch attached to the . cecum. of the colon. Abdominal pain in the . Souliou. . Katerina. RN, . MSc. chemotherapy Side effects. Pain. Oral symptoms . (. stomatitis. , . xerostomia. , abnormal taste). Nausea and vomiting. Colorectal symptoms . (constipation, diarrhea).