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    Procedure Checklist Chapter 19: Assessing The Skin

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    PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

    Chapter 19: Assessing the Skin

    Check (9) Yes or No

    PROCEDURE STEPS Yes No COMMENTS


    1. Uses inspection, palpation, and olfaction.
    2. Assesses both exposed and unexposed areas.
    3. Compares side to side throughout exam.
    4. Inspects skin color.
    5. Notes unusual odors.
    6. Inspects and palpates lesions.
    7. For identified lesions, describes size, shape, color,
    distribution, texture, surface relationship, exudates,
    tenderness, or pain.
    8. Uses ABCDE method to evaluate lesions that may need
    referral due to potential malignancy.
    9. Palpates skin temperature with dorsal aspect of hand or
    fingers.
    10. Palpates skin turgor by gently pulling up skin and
    noting its return.
    11. Palpates skin texture, moisture, and hydration.
    12. Inspects for edema. Notes location, degree, and type if
    present.
    13. Considers culture/ethnicity, gender, and developmental
    stage of client in interpreting data.

    Recommendation: Pass _____ Needs more practice _____

    Student: Date:

    Instructor: Date:

    Copyright 2007, F. A. Davis Company, Wilkinson & Van Leuven/Procedure Checklists for Fundamentals of Nursing

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