CHAPTER

Integumentary

Conditions

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Learning Objectives

At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to

1 Using appropriate terms, describe skin lesions and other skin condi-

tions.

2 Assess a child with an integumentary condition.

3 Discuss the common treatment plan for a child with a skin condition.

4 Discuss the nursing implications when caring for a child with a skin

condition.

5 Determine the care needs of a child and family with a skin condition.

Bulla

Cyst

Erythema

Lanugo

Macule

Nodule

Papule

Patch

Plaque

Pruritus

Pustule

Vesicle

Wheal

KEY WORDS