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ati chapter 37 hygiene (1).
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ati chapter 37 hygiene-overall health
-comfort
-well being - ANS-personal hygiene has a profound effect on
-the clients ability to participate in personal hygiene
-encourage clients to participate in any way they can
-integrate assessment, range of motion and dressing changes while providing hygiene care -
ANS-before beginning any personal care delivery evaluate,
-cleanse the body
-stimulate circulation
-provide relaxation
enhance healing - ANS-bathe clients to
the assistive personnel - ANS-bathing clients is often delegated to
-give a complete bath to clients who can tolerate it and whose hygiene needs warrant it
-allow rest periods - ANS-bathe clients whose health problems have exhausted them or limited
their mobility
particular cleansing of odorous or uncomfortable areas - ANS-partical baths are useful when
clients cannot tolerate a complete bath need,
-inner to outer canthus (eye)
-rotate the end of a clean, moist washcloth gently into the ear canal - ANS-eye and ear care
the risk of infection for clients living in long term care facilities, especially from the transmission
of pathogens that can cause pneumonia - ANS-oral hygiene helps decrease
skin breakdown, pain, and infection - ANS-foot care prevents
diabetes - ANS-Foot care is extremely important for clients who have
maintain skin integrity, relieve discomfort, and prevent transmission of micro-organisms
(catheter care). - ANS-perineal care helps
-before starting any care, understand how to complete each task to avoid injuring the client
(knowing the equipment and proper techniques are for each hygiene procedure)
-never leave clients in position that where injury could occur (ex-leaving a client at risk for
aspiration alone with oral hygiene supplies)
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