- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Eating
- Oral care
- Toileting
Activities of daily living
- Physical factors
- Cognitive impairments
- Emotional disturbances
- Personal preference
- Culture and religion
Factors that can influence a person’s ability to provide hygiene
Two Important principles that should be utilized when bathing a patient
- Wash distal to proximal to improve heinous return
2. Wash from clean to dirty area
What type of bath is given to a bedridden patient who is unable to provide any assistance
Complete bed bath
What type of bath is given to a bedridden patient who is able to assist with some of the bath
Assisted
What areas of the face are cleaned when a patient needs a partial bath
Face, hands, Perineum, underarms
What is the first step a nurse would take before providing perineal care
Ask patient if he/she would like to do it themselves
Project professional appearance, speak clearly, ask patient if they can complete their own care, ask patient if they would like a second assistant to be present
4 ways to alleviate anxiety when providing care that involves contact with intimate areas of a patient’s body
- Removes bacteria
- Reduces risk for tooth decay
- Reduces risk for respiratory and cardiac infections
- improves appetite
Reasons that oral care is an important part of patient care
- Provide oral care every 2 hours
- Position patient’s head lower than body
- Use minimal water and have suction available
3 important principles when providing oral care to an unconscious patient
- Cleans skin to decrease infection
- Provides comfort
- promotes health
- improves self image
Reason why hygiene is an essential part of patient care
