Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 2-3

Assessing the Skin, Hair, and Nails (Continued)

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15. Inspect the hair and scalp. Wear gloves for palpation if
    lesions or infestation is suspected or if hygiene is poor.


16. Remove gloves and any additional PPE, if used. Perform
    hand hygiene. Continue with assessments of specific body
    systems, as appropriate or indicated. Initiate appropriate
    referral to other healthcare practitioners for further evalua-
    tion, as indicated.

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