Integumentary system Flashcards
1
Q
Aging and the integumentary system
A
- skin is a dynamic organ
- infancy => adolescence => adult hood
- hormone changes
- environmental factors
- lifestyle
- hair
- texture
- turgor
- vasculatiry
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of skin disease
A
- Pruritus
- urticaria
- rash
- blisters
- xeroderma
- edema
- unusual
3
Q
Causes of skin lesions
A
- injury
- reaction to substances
- contact with substances
- hereditary
- systemic origins
- burns
- dehiced surgical wounds
- neoplasms
4
Q
Skin care strategies
A
- reduce pruritus
- reduce inflammation
- maintain skin hydration
- avoid sun expsure
5
Q
Early melanoma detection
A
- Asymmetry
- Borders
- Color
- Diameter
- Evolution
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