NURS 221 Lecture Notes - Oral Mucosa, Gums, Human Microbiota
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Protection, secretion, excretion, temperature regulation, and sensation. Bacteria commonly reside on epidermis, but they are normal flora 9inhibit multiplication of disease-causing microorganisms) Provides crucial information on patient"s health status and about the function of other systems and organs. Injury to the foot can be painful and interferes with the patient"s normal ability to walk and weight-bear. Any coordination that interferes with the movement of the hand (ex. joint inflammation) can impair a patient"s self-care abilities. In light-skinned individuals, a healthy nail is transparent, smooth, and convex, with a pink nail bed and translucent white tip. Buccal mucosa is normally light pink and moist. Floor of mouth and under tongue contain blood vessels that allow for raid absorption of sublingual medications. Contains 3 pairs of salivary glands that release enzymes for digestion and 32 teeth. Difficulty with chewing can develop when gum tissues become inflamed or when teeth are lost/loose.