Section: Unit 3: Lesson 4: Assessment of Skin, Hair, Nails | Health Assessment (new) | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

    • Explain the processes, procedures and techniques in the assessment of the skin, hair and nails 
    • Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings of the skin, hair and nails 
    • Identify the nurse’s role in health promotion and interventions related to skin, hair and nails

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 7 minutes.

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