MedSurg/Adult Health 1 (Integumentary 1)

Ch 24 provides a detailed overview of the integumentary system, encompassing the structure and functions of the skin, hair, and nails, along with associated glands. It explores the changes that occur with aging and emphasizes the importance of both subjective and objective data collection for assessing this system. The source further outlines various types of skin lesions, explains how to perform a physical assessment, highlights assessment variations in different skin tones, and describes common diagnostic studies used in dermatology.