Common Skin Problems: Assessing the Older Person
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The skin care needs of older people are often neglected or confined to major skin breakdowns, such as leg ulcers. However, clinicians should also pay attention to basic skin care, including the assessment of rashes and the correct use of emollients that can prevent common skin conditions such as dryness, itching and eczema. This article examines the nursing assessment of older people with common skin problems. COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS: ASSESSING THE OLDER PERSON
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