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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nurses in Primary Care

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Chapter 9 - The Skin

Assessment of the Integumentary System

History of Present Illness and Review of System
Physical Examination

Common Problems of the Skin

Abscess (Subcutaneous)
Cellulitis
Furuncle and Carbuncle
Impetigo
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Pediculosis (Lice Infestation)
Scabies
Ringworm (Tinea)
Stasis Dermatitis
Urticaria (Hives)
Warts (Verrucae)

Dermatological Emergencies

Skin Wounds
Burns
Frostbite


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