2021-AHA Exam 2 Study Guide from Chen Walta Review I2021-AHA Exam 2 Study Guide from Chen Walta Review IAbnormalities in nail beds (pt. complains of problem WIT nail beds)
Fungal infection (onychomycosis)
Thick and yel
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2021-AHA Exam 2 Study Guide from Chen Walta Review I2021-AHA Exam 2 Study Guide from Chen Walta Review IAbnormalities in nail beds (pt. complains of problem WIT nail beds)
Fungal infection (onychomycosis)
Thick and yellow or white discoloration of nail bed
May separate from the nail bed
May report associated discomfort, paresthesia, loss of manual dexterity
May lose ability to walk, exercise, wear shoes
Cellulitis
Swollen, red, and painful to touch
Bacterial infection
A.K.A. Paronychia
Paronychia
Hx of nail trauma or manipulation
Chronic- repeated exposure to moisture WIT tenderness and mild swelling.
Redness, swelling, and tenderness at the lateral and proximal nail folds.
Purulent drainage under cuticle.
Soft tissue infection around fingernail.
Chronic can produce rippling of the nail
Leukonychia
White spots on nail plate (caused B heavy metal poisoning such as lead,
cirrhosis of the liver or chemotherapy. Abnormalities in nail beds (pt. complains of problem WIT nail beds)
Fungal infection (onychomycosis)
Thick and yellow or white discoloration of nail bed
May separate from the nail bed
May report associated discomfort, paresthesia, loss of manual dexterity
May lose ability to walk, exercise, wear shoes
Cellulitis
Swollen, red, and painful to touch
Bacterial infection
A.K.A. Paronychia
Paronychia
Hx of nail trauma or manipulation
Chronic- repeated exposure to moisture WIT tenderness and mild swelling.
Redness, swelling, and tenderness at the lateral and proximal nail folds.
Purulent drainage under cuticle.
Soft tissue infection around fingernail.
Chronic can produce rippling of the nail
Leukonychia
White spots on nail plate (caused B heavy metal poisoning such as lead,
cirrhosis of the liver or chemotherapy.
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