NURS 236 Exam 3 Study Guide Solutions
Structure of the skin - Ans:-Largest organ of the body.
Essential for maintaining life.
Two layers:
-Epidermis
-Dermis
· Rests on subcutaneous tissue.
· These layers become thin
What happens to the functions of the skin as we age? - Ans:--decrease
-h...
-If patient has an inability to sense temperature extremes, pressure, and friction...
· Not able to heal > can cause paraplegia/quadriplegia
· Increased risk for injury (commonly a pressure injury)
Aging adult - skin integrity - Ans:✔✔-Subcutaneous and dermal tissues become thin.
- Increased risk for injury.
- Less capacity to insulate.
- Sensation of pressure and pain is reduced.
Activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands decreases.
- Skin is dryer and itching may occur.
Cell renewal is decreased.
- Prolonged healing time.
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