NUR 155 Unit 6 Skin Integrity

Provides a barrier to pathogens

Contains sweat glands and hair follicles

Contains nerves and lymphatics

Stores adipose tissue

Stage 2 pressure injury on right buttocks 4 years ago, healed

Pressure, immobility, stage 3 pressure injury on the coccyx

Albumin 2.5 g/dL, prealbumin 15 mg/dL

Trauma, pain in the area of the wound rated by the client at 8 of 10

Turning and positioning every 2 hours

Skin hygiene to maintain healthy skin

Use of pressure-reducing mattresses

All of the above

Sharp

Mechanical

Enzymatic

All of the above

Gauze dressings

Transparent films

Hydrocolloid dressings

Sutures

Negative-pressure wound therapy

Suture care

Bandages and binders

Heat and cold application