Question

Which of the following patients are at risk for altered integumentary function? Select all that apply:

a) 23-year-old patient with anorexia nervosa
b) 45-year-old obese patient with febrile sweats c) 61-year-old s/p renal transplant patient
d) 72-year-old patient with congestive heart failure

Answer 1

Patients with anorexia nervosa, obesity and febrile sweats, status post renal transplant, and congestive heart failure are all at risk for altered integumentary function due to factors such as malnutrition, immunosuppression, poor circulation, and fluid retention.

Step-by-step explanation:

Patients who are at risk for altered integumentary function include those with compromised nutritional status, immunosuppression, obesity, excessive sweating, chronic diseases, and aging-related changes. Specifically:

• Anorexia nervosa (a 23-year-old patient) leads to malnutrition affecting the skin's health and ability to repair itself.
• Obesity along with febrile sweats (a 45-year-old patient) can increase the risk of skin infections and pressure ulcers.
• A renal transplant patient (61 years old) typically is on immunosuppressive drugs, which can impair skin healing and increase susceptibility to skin infections.
• Congestive heart failure (a 72-year-old patient) can cause skin changes due to poor circulation and fluid retention.

Overall, these conditions can lead to a range of integumentary system disorders from infections to delayed wound healing.