Assessment of the Skin
Describe a patient with an abnormal skin symptom or group of symptoms such as a rash, an itch, redness, a lesion, or wounds. Do not limit yourself to these examples.
- What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment?
- What history might be associated with the symptom, if any?
- What are the known risk factors for this condition?
- What physical examination techniques would you use?
- What patient education would you give the patient?
- Find a nursing journal article about these symptoms.