The nurse is caring for a patient with malignant melanoma that has metastasized to the brain, spine, lungs, and liver. The patient states they do not want any medical treatment or interventions. What should the nurse do?

1. Describe the layers of the skin, including name, location, and primary function. 2. Describe the layers of the epidermis. 3. What skin condition is shown in the picture? (credit: modification of work by National Cancer Institute, Public Domain)

1. What term would the nurse document when describing the depth of a laceration through the second layer of skin? 2. Which layer of the epidermis is only present in the soles of the feet? 3. What is the primary…

acne vulgarisa common inflammatory skin reaction caused by bacteria, dead skin cells, or dried sebum that clogs hair follicles and prevents sebum from passing up through the poresangioedemaswelling of the face, lips, throat, or airwaysapocrine glandcorrelates with the hair follicles…

21.1 Structure and Functions of the Skin The epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis are the three distinct layers of the skin. The epidermis is the outermost portion and is made up of stratified epithelial cells. The dermis is the second layer of skin that consists…

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Skin integrity refers to the overall health of the skin. Factors that influence healthy skin are patient specific. These factors include age, genetics, and overall health. For…

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The integumentary system is the body’s first line of defense, serving as a physical barrier between the external and internal environments. The external environment includes microorganisms, radiation,…