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Adult health questions ch 39

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show Protection, secretion, excretion, temperature regulation, and sensation  
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show Epidermis  
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show Dermis  
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What layer contains blood vessels, nerves, lymph, and loose connective tissue filled with fat cells?   show
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show Mucous membrane  
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What color is oral mucosa?   show
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show Medications, exposure to radiation, and mouth breathing  
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What indicates general health status of hair?   show
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What types of illnesses or changes affect the hair?   show
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show False  
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What do you assess during hygiene?   show
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show Dry skin, acne, skin rashes, contact dermatitis, and abrasion  
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show Flaky, rough texture on exposed areas; bathe less frequently, & rinse body of all soap(can cause irritation & breakdown), add moisture to air, use cream to aid healing.  
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show Inflammatory, papulopustular skin eruption, usually involving bacterial breakdown of sebum; wash hair and skin thoroughly daily, use cosmetics sparingly(accumulate in pores), implement diet, & use topical antibiotics  
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show skin eruptions that result from overexposure to sun or moisture or from allergic reaction; wash area thoroughly, and apply antiseptic spray or lotion to prevent itching and aid in healing. warm or cold soaks to relieve inflammation  
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show inflammation of skin; avoid causative agents.  
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What are abrasions and how do you prevent or care for them?   show
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What are risk factors for skin impairment?   show
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show callus, corns, plantar warts, athlete's foot, ingrown nails, and foot odors.  
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show Dandruff, ticks, pediculosis (lice), Pediculosis capitis (head lice), pediculosis corporis (body lice), pediculosis pubis (crab lice), hair loss(alopecia).  
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show Eccrine and apocrine  
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What elements that build toward making appropriate nursing diagnoses do you consider during assessment?   show
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show clients unable to use upper extremities(paralysis, weakness, restriction), dehydration, nasogastric or oxygen tubes, chemo drugs, lozenges, radiation therapy, oral surgery, immunosuppression, diabetes, & mechanical ventilation  
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show immobilization, reduced sensation, limited protein or caloric intake and reduced hydration, excessive secretions or excretions on the skin, presence of external devices, & vascular insufficiency  
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What are risk factors for foot problems?   show
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show Reduced dexterity and hand coordination.  
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