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So I have a assignment on how impaired elimination can affect the integumentary system. I know how elimination problems can EFFECT the integumentary system (skin breakdown) but not affect it. can some one help or just lead me in the right direction pls.

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seems it's just an error in spelling to me...

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"Affect" is a verb. "Effect" is a noun. So you do know how impaired elimination affects the integumentary system.

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affect is also a noun as in "the patient exhibited a sad affect."

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"Affect" is a verb. "Effect" is a noun. So you do know how impaired elimination affects the integumentary system.

"Effect" is also a verb. One can, after all, effect change.

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So I have a assignment on how impaired elimination can affect the integumentary system. I know how elimination problems can EFFECT the integumentary system (skin breakdown) but not affect it. can some one help or just lead me in the right direction pls.

Ummmm, isn't the bolded part actually correct?:blink:

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Actually, yes, it is.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

Just answer as if the wording is "manipulate" or "change"

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So I have a assignment on how impaired elimination can affect the integumentary system. I know how elimination problems can EFFECT the integumentary system (skin breakdown) but not affect it. can some one help or just lead me in the right direction pls.

You are asked to say how impaired elimination affects the skin. That is the correct verb.

Grammar Girl : Affect Versus Effect :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™

What effect does impaired elimination have on the skin?

How does impaired elimination affect the skin?

Same answer.

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So I have a assignment on how impaired elimination can affect the integumentary system. I know how elimination problems can EFFECT the integumentary system (skin breakdown) but not affect it. can some one help or just lead me in the right direction pls.

Um, what do you think the word affect as a verb means? The way the question is written is correct.

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Ok so the grammatical tense notwithstanding, can someone answer the initial inquiry?

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Ok so the grammatical tense notwithstanding, can someone answer the initial inquiry?

The OP said he/she knows how impaired elimination can effect the integumentary system but not affect it. So, now that the grammatical tense has been explained, the OP will now know that knowing how impaired elimination can effect the integumentary system will answer his/her question

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