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Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Chapter 51: Patient Assessment: Integumentary System.

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1 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Chapter 51: Patient Assessment: Integumentary System

2 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins History Assessment: OPQRST Onset: When did the symptoms start? Precipitating factor: Is it associated with dry skin? Foods? Allergies? Quality: Is it itchy? Burning? Stinging? Describe your symptoms in your own words. Radiation: Has it spread from a single area? Severity: How bothersome is it to you on a scale of 1 to 10? Timing: How long has it lasted? Medication review: What medications are you taking? Antibiotics? Steroids? Are you allergic to anything?

3 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Question In an African-American patient, a decrease in oxyhemoglobin to the skin would result in: A. Jaundice skin color B. Vitiligo C. Cyanosis D. Ashy skin color

4 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Answer D. Ashy skin color Rationale: A decreased oxyhemoglobin level in a dark- skinned patient is seen as an ashy skin color. Jaundice would be seen as a greenish-yellow cast to the mucous membranes first. Vitiligo may be seen in dark-skinned patients, but it is the absence of pigment. Cyanosis would be seen in the mucous membranes.

5 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Inspection: Color of the Skin

6 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Question When admitting an elderly woman to the ICU, the nurse notes many small, bright-red lesions around her face and neck. The nurse is most likely observing: A. Spider nevus B. Cherry angiomas C. Nevus flammeus D. Telangiectasias

7 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Answer B. Cherry angiomas Rationale: Cherry angiomas are small, bright-red lesions; they are normal. Spider nevi, small veins that terminate in a central point, are abnormal. Nevus flammeus is a birthmark. Telangiectasias are irregular fine red lines associated with superficial blood vessels.

8 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Skin Lesions Described by color, shape, location, appearance, distribution, and size Vascular lesions (normal) –Nevus flammeus –Telangiectasias –Cherry angiomas –Immature hemangioma Abnormal lesions –Petechiae –Purpura –Ecchymoses –Spider angiomas –Urticaria

9 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Assessment for Skin, Hair, and Nail Infections Rashes –Superficial to deep tissue invasion –Opportunistic infections –Observation for candidiasis Hair –Alopecia –Hirsutism Nails –Capillary refill –Cyanosis –Nail contour and shape: clubbing, spoon-shaped nails

10 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Palpation Texture Moisture Temperature Mobility/turgor Edema

11 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Edema Scale

12 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Assessment for Pressure Ulcers High-risk patients –Incontinent of bowel/bladder –Decreased sensation –Decreased circulation –Dark-skinned patients Braden’s Assessment Scale Treatment –Turning regimen –Clean, dry skin –Decrease friction/shear –Pad appliances, wounds, etc.

13 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Question Dark-skinned patients have the highest risk of skin cancer. A. True B. False

14 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Answer B. False Rationale: Fair-skinned patients with exposure to sun have the highest risk of developing skin cancer.

15 Copyright © 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Assessment of Skin Tumors Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma


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