Skin/wound care questions and answers
Skin/wound care questions and answers Integumentary System changes in the older adult -Maturation of epidermal cells is delayed leading to thin & easily damaged skin -Poor turgor -Circulation and collagen formation are impaired, decreased elasticity and increased risk for tissue damage from pressure -Drier skin (sweat glands decrease) -Skin may become unevenly pigmented Wound Classifications Intentional Unintentional Open Closed Acute Chronic Intentional Wound Planned disruption in skin Unintentional Wound Accidental disruption in skin
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- Skin Integrity and Wound Care
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- Skin Integrity and Wound Care
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- 6 de diciembre de 2025
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- 2025/2026
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skinwound care questions and answers