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Integumentary Nursing from Lewis

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show thin superficial layer of skin (0.05 – 0.1 mm in thickness) protects  
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show connective tissue below the epidermis (1-4 mm) Blood supply, blood pressure because the skin can vasodilate and decrease pressure  
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Subcutaneous tissue   show
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show develop from the epidermal layer and receive nutrients, electrolytes and fluids from the dermis  
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show forms from keratin  
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Nails   show
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Sebaceous glands   show
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show axillae, breast areola, umbilical and anogenital aread, ear canals and eyelids. Thick milky substance tat becomes odoriferous when altered by skin bacteria  
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show transparent watery solution, cools body  
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show protect the underlying tissues of the body by serving as a surface barrier to environment, barrier against invasion by bacteria and viruses, Barrier against excessive water loss, Insulation, and protection from trauma, Sensory perception, Heat regulation  
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Functions of the skin continued   show
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Primary Skin Lesions   show
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Macule   show
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Papule   show
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Vesicle   show
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show circumscribed, elevated superficial SOLID lesion, greater than 1 cm. eg psoriasis  
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show firm, edematous, irregularly shaped area. Eg. Insect bite  
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show elevated, superficial lesion filled with purulent fluid. Eg. acne  
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Secondary Skin Lesions   show
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Fissure   show
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show excess, dead epidermal cells produced by abnormal keratinization and shedding. Eg. Scarlet fever, flaking of skin after drug reaction  
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Scar   show
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Ulcer   show
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show depression in the skin resulting from thinning of the epidermis and dermis  
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Excoriation   show
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show  
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show ring shaped  
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show spiral shaped  
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Iris lesions   show
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Linear   show
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show coinlike  
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Polymorphous   show
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show marked by points or dots  
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show snakelike  
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Asymmetric   show
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Confluent   show
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Diffuse   show
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show separate from other lesions  
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Generalized   show
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show cluster of lesions  
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show limited area of involvement that are clearly defined  
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Satellite   show
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Solitary   show
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show bilateral distribution  
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Zosteriform   show
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show  
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Alopecia   show
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show tumor consisting of blood or lymph vessels  
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show yellow discoloration of skin, no yellowing of sclera  
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Comedo   show
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Cyanosis   show
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show sac containing fluid or semisolid material  
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show large bruiselike lesion caused by collection of extravascular blood in dermis and subq. In dark skin deeper purple to brownish black, difficult to see.  
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Erythema   show
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show extravasation of blood of sufficient size to cause visible swelling  
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Hirsutism   show
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show congential or acquired loss of pigment resulting in white patchy areas  
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show dermatitis of overlying surfaces of the skin  
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show yellow discoloration of skin. In dark skin yellowish green color most apparent in sclera of eyes, palms of hands, soles of feet.  
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show hypertrophied scar beyond wound margins  
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Lichenification   show
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Mole   show
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Petechiae   show
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show visibly dilated superficial cutaneous small blood vessels (spider veins)  
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show failure of skin to return immediately to normal position after gentle pinching  
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show increased prominence of superficial veins  
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show  
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show punch, excisional, incisional, shave  
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Microscopic tests   show
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show long wave uv light (black light) - tinea shows as green  
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Patch test/allergy test   show
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show  
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show Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color change/ variation – tan, brown, black, Diameter of 6 mm or more  
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show Fair skin, hx of chronic skin exposure, family hx of skin cancer, exposure to tar and systemic arsenicals. Living near the equator, outdoor living, tanning smoking  
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show  
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Actinic Keratosis (solar keratosis)   show
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Basal Cell Carcinoma   show
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma   show
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show tumor arising in melanocytes which are the cells that produce melanin., metastisize to ANY organ. Most deadly skin cancer. Incidence increasing faster than others as well  
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Treatment of skin cancer   show
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show for suspected or known cancer. Pt under anesthesia, check right then to see if they got all the cancer. Removed in small slices, checked under microscope to see if there was still cancer, if so another slice. Repeat until the slide is clear.  
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Tx of Skin Cancer   show
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Skin Infections and Infestations   show
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show bacteria on skin cause infection. Staph A. and group B strep are most responsible for skin infections.  
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Impetigo   show
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Folliculitis   show
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show hair follicles infection, necrotic sacs requiring incision and drainage. Antibiotics  
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Cellulitis   show
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show virus can cause lesions. Antivirals for treatment  
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show painful vesicles on the skin. (cold sore). Red, crusty, life long virus  
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show Shingles (varicella) common in immunocompromised. Happens along dermatomes  
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Veruca Vulgaris   show
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Plantar warts   show
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Fungal skin infections   show
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show yeast infection, any warm moist area  
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show ringworm, anywhere on body  
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Tinea Cruris   show
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show athlete’s foot  
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Infestations and Insect Bites   show
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Rash   show
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show  
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show hypersensitivity reaction, red papules and plaqued, usually puss producing, frequently takes shape of causative agent. TX- topical corticosteroids, antihistamines  
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show (histamine response) spontaneously occurring elevation, varying sizes, multiple, very itchy, can go with dermatitis. Tx- removal of cause, antihistamines, cool compresses  
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show rash as last as 14 days after cessastion of drug common on face and chest. Tx- dc drug, antihistamine, corticosteroids  
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show pruritic, oozing, scaly discolored. Usually associated with autoimmune issues (associated with Asthma and allergic rhinitis in children) Tx lubrication of skin, corticosteroids  
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Common Benign Conditions of the Skin   show
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show noninflammatory lesions of skin. Tx- topicaly benzoyl peroxide, accutane  
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show hyperpigmented areas of skin. Tx-non necessary  
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show chronic dermatitis, silvery scales. Tx- reduce inflammation, corticosteroids, tars, UV light, immunosuppressants  
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Seborrhic Keratoses   show
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show small skin colored soft papules. Tx – none necessary  
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show benign tumor of adipose tissue. Tx- none  
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Vitiligo   show
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Lentigo   show
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show in light skin white or ashen. In dark skin underlying red tones are missing and they look ashen or grey.  
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