Skin Integrity And Wound Care Already Passed

A pediatric nurse is familiar with specific characteristics of children's skin. Which statement describes the common skin characteristics in a child? a) An individual's skin changes little over the life span. b) In children younger than 2 years, the skin is thicker and stronger than in adults. c) A child's skin becomes less resistant to injury and infection as the child grows. d) An infant's skin and mucous membranes are easily injured and at risk for infection. {Ans: An infant's skin and mucous membranes are easily injured and at risk for infection. An infant's skin and mucous membranes are easily injured and at risk for infection. In children younger than 2 years, the skin is thinner and weaker than in adults. The structure of the skin changes as a person ages. A child's skin becomes more resistant to injury and infection as the child grows.}The nurse is preparing to insert an IV for a client with dehydration. Which dressing supply will the nurse gather to take in the client's room? a) Tegaderm b) Montgomery straps c) DuoDerm d) gauze {Ans: Tegaderm Transparent dressings like Tegaderm are used to protect intravenous insertion sites. Montgomery straps are used with gauze