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skill 2-3
Assessing the skin, hair and nails
(continued)
Comments
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs practice
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Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills by Louise Sparkes, Jennifer Bassett and Elisabeth Jacob.
16. Inspect the nail condition, including the shape, texture
and colour, as well as the nail angle, noting if any clubbing
is present.
17. Palpate the nails for texture and capillary refill.
18. Inspect the hair and scalp for colour, distribution and
texture.
19. Assist the patient to a position of comfort.
20. Remove used PPE/equipment and dispose of them in the
appropriate receptacle.
21. Perform hand hygiene.
22. Document your assessment findings on the patient’s chart
and make any appropriate referrals as required. Report
any abnormal results to a senior nurse, medical officer or
endorsed nurse practitioner immediately.
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