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RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse working in a community pediatric clinic knows that which are examples of secondary skin lesions? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Crusts
B.
Scales
C.
Scars
D.
Ulcers
E.
Wheals

Question 2

The student studying pediatric integumentary problems learns that which are functions of the skin? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Assists in water retention
B.
Initiates tactile sensations
C.
Provides physical barrier
D.
Regulates temperature set point
E.
Synthesizes vitamin D

morrie123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Secondary lesions are the result of changes from primary lesions and include crusts, scales, scars, ulcers, lichenification, keloids, fissures, and erosions. A wheal is a primary lesion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
The skin serves many functions, including forming a physical barrier to protect the body; initiating the sensations of touch, pain, heat, and cold; helping to regulate temperature; synthesizing vitamin D; and aiding in water retention. The temperature set point is regulated by the hypothalamus.