UNIT 5 Nursing management of patient with burns, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery 🧠 I. Introduction ➤ The skin is the largest organ of the body.➤ It works with connective tissues to protect the body, regulate temperature, and facilitate sensory perception. 🧱 II. Layers of the Skin (Histological Overview) 1️⃣ Epidermis (Outer Layer) 🔹 Made of stratified squamous epithelium🔹 Avascular (no blood vessels)🔹 Cells include: 🔹 Layers (Superficial to Deep): 2️⃣