6.13 Key Takeaways
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 making dietary adjustments to prevent vitamin deficiencies and preventing the spread of infection.
