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Evaluating and managing integumentary conditions
Patricia Obunse
Walden University
NRNP 6531:Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies Integumentary and HEENT conditions
Dr. Laneita Davis
June 13, 2021
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Evaluating and managing integumentary conditions
Evaluating and managing integumentary conditions
According to (Buttaro et al., 2021), the clinician must consider that skin problems often
occur in our population. Skin diseases can take many forms and manifest quickly. Due to the
dermis being the largest organ on the body, skin problems can be one of the hardest to heal and
prevent spreading(Seidel et al., 2011). There are many factors such as ethnicity, age, population,
genetics, and the body habitus skin surface. There also could be an underlying systemic
pathologic condition that may be causing the problem (Buttaro et al., 2021, p. 230).
Krista Hampton, a 25-year-old female, presented to the clinic today with complaints of a
rash and burning between her legs. Discovered between her thighs, then she showed multiple
small red areas, some with fluid and some without, on the inner posterior forearm. The patient
reported going bushwhacking and possible exposure to poison ivy, oak, and or sumac. The
patient additionally believes it could be a mosquito and or a tick bite. The patient denies over-
the-counter drugs and or treatment. The only prescription drug she takes is birth control pills—
the chief patient complaint of rash and going bushwacking. The primary diagnosis chosen is
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (L20.9). Differential diagnosis dermatitis herpetiformis
Sporotrichosis (B42) dermatitis herpetiform (L13.0) Seborrheic Dermatitis (L21.9).
Primary diagnosis Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) (Chorzelski et al., 2020) (L20.9)
(Casto, n.d.) the patient was going bushwhacking and possible exposure to ivy, oak, and sumac.
ACD is known for the inflammation that It causes on the skin, usually when a person has been
exposed to a chemical but mostly antigens (Buttaro et al., 2021). Thousands of antigens and
chemicals can cause harm to the human species. Usually, the patient will present with pruritus,
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Evaluating and managing integumentary conditions
Patricia Obunse
Walden University
NRNP 6531:Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies Integumentary and HEENT conditions
Dr. Laneita Davis
June 13, 2021
This study source was downloaded by 100000844708667 from CourseHero.com on 09-09-2022 18:31:43 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/100284420/Evaluating-and-managing-integumentary-conditionsdocx/
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Evaluating and managing integumentary conditions
Evaluating and managing integumentary conditions
According to (Buttaro et al., 2021), the clinician must consider that skin problems often
occur in our population. Skin diseases can take many forms and manifest quickly. Due to the
dermis being the largest organ on the body, skin problems can be one of the hardest to heal and
prevent spreading(Seidel et al., 2011). There are many factors such as ethnicity, age, population,
genetics, and the body habitus skin surface. There also could be an underlying systemic
pathologic condition that may be causing the problem (Buttaro et al., 2021, p. 230).
Krista Hampton, a 25-year-old female, presented to the clinic today with complaints of a
rash and burning between her legs. Discovered between her thighs, then she showed multiple
small red areas, some with fluid and some without, on the inner posterior forearm. The patient
reported going bushwhacking and possible exposure to poison ivy, oak, and or sumac. The
patient additionally believes it could be a mosquito and or a tick bite. The patient denies over-
the-counter drugs and or treatment. The only prescription drug she takes is birth control pills—
the chief patient complaint of rash and going bushwacking. The primary diagnosis chosen is
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (L20.9). Differential diagnosis dermatitis herpetiformis
Sporotrichosis (B42) dermatitis herpetiform (L13.0) Seborrheic Dermatitis (L21.9).
Primary diagnosis Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) (Chorzelski et al., 2020) (L20.9)
(Casto, n.d.) the patient was going bushwhacking and possible exposure to ivy, oak, and sumac.
ACD is known for the inflammation that It causes on the skin, usually when a person has been
exposed to a chemical but mostly antigens (Buttaro et al., 2021). Thousands of antigens and
chemicals can cause harm to the human species. Usually, the patient will present with pruritus,
This study source was downloaded by 100000844708667 from CourseHero.com on 09-09-2022 18:31:43 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/100284420/Evaluating-and-managing-integumentary-conditionsdocx/
