Chapter 24 Flashcards
Dressing & Undressing
affected side
weak side / side affected w/ injury / illness
garment
item of clothing
unaffected side
strong side / side unaffected
under-garment
item of clothing worn next to skin
(bra, undershirt, underwear, etc.)
when are garments changed ?
- in the morning / bedtime
- after bathing
- when wet / soiled
what method of removing clothes should be used ?
method best for the person
how do you remove clothing from persons w/ weak sides ?
remove clothing from strong side first then weak side
how do you put on clothing for persons w/ weak side ?
put on clothes on weak side first than strong side
how to dress persons w/ dementia ?
- allow as much time as possible
- same time each day
- few outfits (2-3)
- comfortable, easy to get on
- stack clothes in order they’re put on
- give step-by-step directions
what must you know to assist w/ changing garments ?
- how much help is needed
- person’s range of motion / limitations
- if they have a weak side
- needed garments
- patient concerns
what must you report to nurse after changing garments ?
- how much help was given
- person’s tolerance of procedure
- person’s complaints / behavior
changing garments in bed
shift person side-to-side and raise far bed rail
undressing person’s procedure ?
1) stand on person’s weak side
2) position person for procedure; keep in mind movement limitations
3) cover person w/ bath blanket
4) remove open back garments
5) remove pullover garments
6) remove open front garments
7) remove pants / slacks
8) dress the person
assist the person as needed
dressing person’s procedure ?
1) stand on person’s weak side
2) position person for procedure; keep in mind movement limitations
3) cover person w/ bath blanket
4) undress person
5) put on open back garments
6) put on pullover garments
7) put on open front garments
8) put on pants / slacks
9) put on socks
10) remove bath blanket
assist the person as needed
intravenous (IV) therapy gown
patients gown able to open along the sleeve