skin care
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CHCICS301A
Skin Assessment & Care
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Skin Assessment
May be informal or formal Occurs on an ongoing basis May be overall – giving information
about general state of health May be specific – in response to a
defined problem or change in skin
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Skin Assessment
Collection of subjective data, via client interview and questioning
Collection of objective data, mainly via inspection (looking) and palpation (feeling or touching)
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What to assess?
Skin colourTemperatureMoistureTexture Thickness Oedema (swelling)
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Turgor (elasticity)BruisingSkin hygienePresence of lesions (any exudate?)
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Skin Turgor
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Other assessment areas
Associated with skin assessment is :
Hair and scalp – assessment of colour, texture, distribution, loss, scalp lesions
Nails – shape and contour, texture, consistency, colour
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Nail Texture / Color
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Scalp Lesions
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Throughout skin assessment, need to relate findings to the individual client being assessed
In many situations, findings are different, even if the skin is healthy
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General care of a client with a skin disorder Providing comfort, relief of pruritus Topical applications – soothing
creams, substances to add to bath water, dressings
Prevention of infection Fluid and nutritional balance Providing psychologic support Client education
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General care of older skin
Check / monitor skin changes – moles etc
Use sunscreen Avoid drying agents Eat / drink well Provide constant temperature
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Skin Changes – that may occur….
Oedema
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Pitting Oedema
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Lymphoedema
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Skin Changes
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Venous Dermatitis
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Skin ChangesSkin Changes
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Maceration