PPT-Chapter 14 Assessing Skin, Hair, and Nails

Structure and Function of Skin The skin is the largest organ of the body The skin is a physical barrier that protects the underlying tissues and structures from microorganisms physical trauma ultraviolet radiation and dehydration. Health Assessment in Nursing. . . Chapter 14: Assessing Skin, Hair, and Nails. Structure and Function of Skin. The skin is a physical barrier that protects the underlying tissues and structures from microorganisms, physical trauma, ultraviolet radiation, and dehydration.. Please take 2 minutes to answer this question – THINKING ABOUT THE LAB:. How does the skin on the back of your hand compare to the palm?. What angle does the hair leave the skin of your hand?. Small cuts on the palm usually don’t bleed or cause pain.. Skin and Nails. JulieRenee.com. Year of Miracles. Love wisdom affirmation. Illumination . I am free to live a life of spiritual freedom and full self expression . liberated . in love, gratitude and mastery in this body here and now. . . . ACNE. ACNE CARE. NUTRITIOUS DIET. FREQUENT FACE WASH WITH MILD SOAP. AVOID JUNK FOOD. PLENTY OF WATER. EXERCISE. LIMIT COSMETICS. REDUCE STRESS. TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS- CLINDAMYCIN. . Alicia Moore and Louis Moore, M.S.. REVERENCE. Causes of poor skin, hair & Nails:. p. oor nutrition. i. nternal toxicity. dehydration. o. ver exposure to sunshine. u. sing commercial soaps & cosmetics. Get out:. Biking Slips. Notebook. Pen/Pencil. How do you care for your skin?. How do you care for your hair?. How do you care for your nails?. You will find out how to keep these body parts healthy!. 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. Integument.  covering. Covers the outside of the body & is easily observed. Can be used as a diagnostic tool for determining health. AP1 Chapter 5. 1. I. Functions of the Integumentary System. Chapter 11— Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment Integumentary System Includes: skin, hair, nails, sweat glands Provides vital information about patient’s health status Offers systemic data regarding September 23-24 2014. Skin Appendages. The skin appendages include cutaneous glands, hair, and nails.. Cutaneous Glands. What . is cutaneous? . What is an exocrine gland? . . Cutaneous Glands. What . Structure: Skin. Think of skin as body’s largest organ system. Covers 20 square feet of surface area in adults. Skin is the sentry that guards body. Skin has two layers. Epidermis: outer highly differentiated layer. Integumentary System. Made up of skin & its . appendages. Hair. Nails. Sebaceous glands. Sweat glands. Integumentary means “covering”. 3,000 square inches of surface area. Page 65. Functions of the . 44 Key points Accessory structures of the skin include the hair, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands Hair’s primary Author Nursing Times [online] January 2020/ Vol 116 Issue 1www.nursingtimes.net B. Skin. . 1. Functions of the skin. A) Protection. B) Thermoregulation – via blood vessels in skin. C) Sensation. 1) Tactile – touch & pressure. Integumentary System. 2) Thermal – warmth & .