Question

Choose a Skin, Hair or Nail disorder of interest to you and answer the following questions: 1. Is there a genetic or race-linked component of this disorder? 2. What is the cause? Is it preventable? 3. Do you know anyone with the condition? If so, how is it being managed? 4. Formulate a nursing care plan for the disorder. a. Assessment findings b. Nursing diagnosis c. Intervention (2) d. Planning-Short term goal (1), Long term goal (1) e. Evaluation

Answer 1

Ans. Skin

1.Genetic disease are mainly affecting the skin and its appendages. These are caused by single gene mutation s. Genetic skin disorders are also called as genodermatoses.

Melanoma and skin disease, psoriasis and roscea open access, dermatitis pigmentary disorder

2 bacteria , virus, fungus and parasite infections , weaked immune system , contact with allergens , irritants or another persons , genetic factors

Preventable - wash your hands with soap and warm water frequently

Avoid sharing eating utensils and glasses with other people.

3. Administer corticosteroids and observe for side effects, helf client and family cope with severity of disease and its poor prognosis.

Explain importance of protecting skin.

4 assessment :A.-raised bumps that are red or white.,a rash, which might be painful or itchy , scaly or rough skin , ulcers, dry cracked skin discolored patches of skin.

B. PAIN related to irritated skin, itching

C. Analgesics administer and other medications prescribed .

Reduce itching and protect lesions from air by application of salves , ointment, lotions , and sterile dressing as prescribed

4.medication

Chemotherapy