Week #6 Synchronous Class
Skin, Hair, Nails and HEENT
NURS550
Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic
Reasoning
, The Health History
• Common or concerning symptoms
– Hair loss
– Rash
– Moles
, The Health History
• Ask the patient
– “Have you noticed any changes in your skin or
your hair?”
– “Have you noticed any moles that have changed
size, shape, color, or sensation?”
– “Have you noticed any new moles?”
, Health Promotion and Counseling
• Clinicians play an important role in educating
patients
– Early detection of suspicious moles
– Protective measures for skin care
– Hazards of excessive sun exposure
• Skin cancers are most common cancers in the
U.S. (Most prevalent on hands, neck, and
head)
Skin, Hair, Nails and HEENT
NURS550
Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic
Reasoning
, The Health History
• Common or concerning symptoms
– Hair loss
– Rash
– Moles
, The Health History
• Ask the patient
– “Have you noticed any changes in your skin or
your hair?”
– “Have you noticed any moles that have changed
size, shape, color, or sensation?”
– “Have you noticed any new moles?”
, Health Promotion and Counseling
• Clinicians play an important role in educating
patients
– Early detection of suspicious moles
– Protective measures for skin care
– Hazards of excessive sun exposure
• Skin cancers are most common cancers in the
U.S. (Most prevalent on hands, neck, and
head)
