bath blanket
covering used for privacy / warmth during bath / hygiene / other care
factors affecting hygiene
east indian hindus believe in at least how many baths a day ?
1 is required
BE MINDFUL OF BELIEFS
why would older persons resist hygiene efforts ?
extremely common
- illness
- disability
- dementia
- personal choice
follow care plan to accomodate
promoting safety while giving hygiene care ?
what must be reported at once when giving a bath ?
when is care usually given ?
what is the point of bathing ?
what type of bath is given ?
depends on the person condition / abilites / choice
- complete bath
- partial bed bath
- tub bath
- shower
when are baths usually given in a hospital ?
usually after breakfast
when are baths usually given in nursing centers ?
how often is bathing done in a week ?
personal matter
some bathe daily, 1-2x a week, illness / dry skin leave it to 1-2x a week
before breakfast care (early morning / AM care) consists of ?
after breakfast care (morning care) consists of ?
afternoon care consists of ?
evening care consists of ?
usual water temp for a bed bath ?
110-115°F
at least 105°F
usual temp for a tub bath / shower ?
110°-115°F; atleast 105°F
usual temp for perineal care ?
105-109°F
how to clean persons ?
bathing when it comes to older persons ?
bathing persons w/ dementia ?
who decides the bathing procedures ?
the nurse;
- what bath to give
- how much help is needed
- activity / position limits
- water temp.
- skin care preferences
- observations to report
- skin texture
- bruises / discolored / bony areas
- wounds / swelling / calluses
- complaints / discomfort
how to apply powder correctly ?
1) turn away from person
2) apply powder to hands / towel; NEVER directly onto skin
3) apply powder in thin layer
avoid getting powder on floor