1. Factors that influence individual hygienic practices: Answer culture religion environment developmental level health and energy personal preferences 2. Functions of the skin: Answer - protects underlying tissues from injury by preventing passage of microorganisms. - regulates body temperature - secretes sebum - transmits sensations through nerve receptors produces and absorbs vitamin D 3. What should physical assessment of the skin include?: Answer color, uniformity of color, texture, turgor, temperature, intactness and lesions 4. Nursing implications for clients with abrasions: Answer do not wear jewelry to avoid causing abrasions to the client do not pull client across a bed use two or more people for assistance 5. Nursing implicationsfor excessive dryness: Answer Prior to infection ifthe skin cracks so use moisturizer bathe client less frequently, use no soap or use nonirritating soap encourage increased fluid intake 6. Nursing implication for ammonia dermatitis: Answer (Diaper rash) - applying protective ointments contain zinc oxide to areas at risk