Author Question: The nurse is preparing to assess the skin of a client with a history of eczema. The assessment will ... (Read 64 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to assess the skin of a client with a history of eczema. The assessment will follow a logical sequence. Place the following in the appropriate order: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.

1. Inspect skin color.
2. Inspect uniformity of skin color.
3. Inspect and describe skin lesions.
4. Observe and palpate skin moisture.
5. Palpate skin temperature.
6. Note skin turgor.

Question 2

A family is voicing concern to the nurse regarding their 78-year-old mother's recovery from a broken hip. The nurse explains to the family that:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Older people require more time to recover from illness and injury
2. Longer recovery periods are normal for older clients
3. Older adults will recover more quickly if they have been exercising regularly
4. They don't need to worry; most older people heal more slowly because of poor nutrition
5. If the older adult did not care for herself during her younger years, there may be serious health issues in older adulthood

anyusername12131 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4,5,6
Rationale: Visual inspection of skin color is step one in the integumentary assessment.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Older people require more time to recover from illness, injury, or surgery than they did when they were younger