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Skin, Hair, and Nail
NURS 1068: HEALTH ASSESSMENT I
Chapter 13


NURS 1068 Health Assessment 2023

,Why skin assessment?
Skin is the LARGEST
organ of the human body!!




NURS 1068 Health Assessment 2023

,Structure and Function
Skin = Three Layers Epidermal Appendage
1. Epidermis
◦ Stratum germinativum or basal 1. Hair
cell layer 2. Sebaceous Glands
◦ Stratum corneum or horny cell
3. Sweat Glands
layer
• Eccrine Glands
• Apocrine Glands
2. Dermis
◦ Connective tissue or collagen 4. Nails
◦ Elastic tissue

3. Subcutaneous layer


NURS 1068 Health Assessment 2023

, Structure

Skin Nails




NURS 1068 Health Assessment 2023
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