integumentary Flashcards
Assess for the warmth of ______ with the dorsal aspect of the hand
Erythema (skin redness)
Verify ____ by checking both the sclera and the hard palate
Jaundice
An individual with severe impairment of oxygenation can present with ___
Cyanosis (blue skin)
Vascular insufficiency presents as shades of ____ on the legs
Violet
Persons with uremia (waste in the blood kidneys can’t fx) will complain of ____
Pruritus
Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) may result from _____ or ______
Thermoregulation and hypoglycemia
Skin temp may indicate ____ function
Metabolic
Both excess androgen production or membership in some ethnic groups can cause ____ or excess hair production
Hirsutism
Dehydration is most accurately assessed at the line of the ____ and ____ while fluid excess manifests as __________ on the hands, feet, ankles
Gum, Cheek, Pitting edema
______ of nails can occur with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases
Clubbing