NRSG 4502 PEDS Exam 2

NRSG 4502 - PEDS MODULES 6-10 NOTES. / NRSG 4502 - PEDS MODULES 6-10 NOTES. Peds Exam 2 Module 6: Integumentary dysfunction Lecture 1: Part 1 B/c of the differences between skin, the tx for children may be different form the tx for adults. Skin • Largest body organ • Five major functions: 1. Protect deeper tissues from injury: drying and invasive foreign bodies 2. To regulate temperature 3. To aid in excretion of water 4. To aid in production of Vitamin D 5. To initiate the sensations of tou...