When inspecting the skin,you should observe each area for the ten key characteristics,which are color,moisture,temperature,texture,turgor,edema,

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When inspecting the skin,the ten key characteristics to observe for are: 1)color,
2)bleeding,3)ecchymosis,4)vascularity,5)lesions,6)moisture,7)temperature,
8)texture,9)turgor,and 10)edema.Thus,option "a" is correct.Option "b" is incorrect because pigmentation is included in examining for coloration,and eruptions are a type of lesion.Option "c" is incorrect because xerosis (dry skin)is included in examining for moisture and distribution of hair is a characteristic of hair examination.Option "d" is incorrect because pigmentation and xerosis are included under other characteristics.

When Inspecting the Skin,you Should Observe Each Area for the Ten