Chapter 8 – Integumentary System Assessment
Key Takeaways
- Common symptoms to assess related to the integumentary system include skin lesions, skin breakdown, hair loss and nail discoloration.
- The objective assessment of the integumentary system involves inspecting and palpating the skin, hair and nails.
- Health promotion interventions should be developed with the client to address what is important to them. Considerations include dietary adjustments to prevent vitamin deficiencies and preventing the spread of infection.
