Problem: What are skin tears and Identify 3 physiological reasons why older clients face a higher risk of damage to their integumentary system? And In addition to wound characteristics, what are three (3) client characteristics you would identify when conducting a holistic assessment (for example, nutritional status)?
When assessing a client's skin, you are looking at a range of characteristics.
For each of the following describe two (2) aspects you will be looking for and how you will assess for them?
- Skin colour
- Skin temperature
- Skin moisture
- Skin integrity
Provide your answers with references.