A patient has been admitted with damage to the skin over both lower legs. The nurse immediately institutes measures to help prevent infection
The nurse's rationale for this action relates to damage of which cells? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Merkel's cells
2. Langerhans' cells
3. Dermal dendrocytes
4. Keratinocytes
5. Melanocytes
2,3,4
Rationale 1: Merkel's cells provide sensory information.
Rationale 2: Langerhans' cells are macrophages of the immune system that arise from the bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis.
Rationale 3: Dermal dendrocytes have phagocytic properties and participate in the immune function of the skin.
Rationale 4: Keratinocytes produce keratin, which provides the skin with its outermost protective barrier.
Rationale 5: Melanocytes are the pigment-producing cells of the skin. They do not influence immunity.
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a. true b. false