Chapter 22 Flashcards
Daily Hygiene & Bath
bath blanket
covering used for privacy / warmth during bath / hygiene / other care
factors affecting hygiene
- perspiration
- elimination
- vomiting
- wound drainage
- body opening
- bed rest
- activity level
- illness / age
- culture / personal choice
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 ?
- allow person to assist as safely as possible
- use assistive devices for person as needed
- always keep call light within reach
- person always needs to be able to call for help
USE GLOVES AS NEEDED
what must be reported at once when giving a bath ?
- bleeding
- signs of skin breakdown
- discharge from privates / butt
- unusal odor
- changes from last report
when is care usually given ?
- after waking up
- before / after meal
- before sleeping
assisting as needed
what is the point of bathing ?
- cleans the skin of microbes, dead skin, perspiration, excess oil
- refreshing / relaxing for the person
- circulation is promoted
- body parts are moved (exercised)
- opportunity to talk to someone
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 ?
- before / after breakfast
- after evening meal
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 ?
- prep for breakfast / morning tests
- assist w/ elimination
- clean / change incontinent people
- assist w/ hygiene care / self-care
- position for breakfast
- make bed / room
after breakfast care (morning care) consists of ?
- assist w/ elimination
- clean / change incontinent people
- assist w/ hygiene care / self-care
- assist w/ range-of-motion exercise
- make bed / room
afternoon care consists of ?
- prep persons for nap / visitors / activities
- assist w/ elimination
- clean / change incontinent people
- assist w/ hygiene care / self-care
- assist w/ range-of-motion exercise
- provide comfort
- straighten bed / room
evening care consists of ?
- prep persons for sleep
- assist w/ elimination
- clean / change incontinent people
- assist w/ hygiene / oral care / self-care
- assist w/ range-of-motion exercise
- provide comfort
- store assistive devices
- straighten bed / room
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