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Skin Turgor |
Elasticity of the skin Abnormal= tenting when gently pinched upward Checked on forehead or sternum of an adult or the abdomen of a child |
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Skin Texture |
Character or surface of skin and how thick it feels |
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Edema |
Local or generalized condition in which body tissue contains an excessive amount of fluid in the interstitial spaces Palpate over bony prominences: press for 5 seconds and measure any present indentation |
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Crepitation |
A crackling sound heard in certain diseases within skin or joints Can be heard in the ends of broken bones |
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Diaphoresis |
Profuse sweating, especially induced sweating To assess, feel skin for moisture |
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Erythema |
Redness of the skin An observation that could indicate skin irritation, injury, or inflammation |
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Pruritis |
An itching presenting as a tingling or faintly burning skin sensation that prompts a person to rub scratch Subjective data |
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Urticaria |
An allergic reaction marked by itchy swellings. E.g. hives or wheals An observation typically appearing on the chest, back, extremities, face, and scalp. |
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Hirsutism |
Excessive growth of hair or the presence of hair in unusual places Most often in women and prepubescent children |
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Alopecia |
Absence or loss of hair An observation |
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Jaundice |
Yellow staining of body tissue or fluids due to excessive levels of bilirubin in the blood
Usually not visible in skin until severe; best assessed in eyes |
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Cyanosis |
A blue/grey discoloration of the skin or mucous membrane caused by deoxygenated or reduced hemoglobin Most visible in lips and fingernails |
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Pallor |
Lack of color or paleness Visible in the face, buccal mucosa, and conjuctiva |
