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Skin integrity
Primary lesions
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/18/2013
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Term
Macule
 Definition
A flat freckle
Term
Papule
 Definition
mole
<0.5cm
Term
Nodule
 Definition
elevated (deeper firmer - wart)
Term
Tumor
 Definition
deeper mass
>1 cm
Term
Wheal
 Definition
A superficial elevation (hive, bite)
Term
Vesicle
 Definition
Fluid filled elevation
<1cm (herpes)
Term
Pustule
 Definition
Pus filled
> 1 cm(acne,abscess,carbuncle
Term
Primary Lesions(Incisions)
 Definition
Length
Approximated
Staples
Sutures
Steristrips
Drainage
Erythema
Term
Secondary Lesions
 Definition
Crust
Scale
Excoriation
Erosion,Abrasion
Ulcer
Atrophy
Scar
Eschar
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