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Rasmussen College: NURSING NUR2356/MCD-1 Final Exam Study Guide_LATEST UPDATED 2021/2022 Hygiene: Benefits of Bathing:  Bathe clients to cleanse body, stimulate circulation, provide relaxation, and enhance healing.  Bathe clients whose health problems have exhausted them or...

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Rasmussen College: NURSING NUR2356/MCD-1
Final Exam Study Guide_LATEST UPDATED
2021/2022


Hygiene:


Benefits of Bathing:

 Bathe clients to cleanse body, stimulate circulation, provide relaxation, and
enhance

healing.

 Bathe clients whose health problems have exhausted them or limited their
mobility

 Give a complete bath to clients who can tolerate it and whose hygiene needs
warrant it.

 Allow rest periods for clients who become tired.

 Partial baths are useful when clients cannot tolerate a complete bath, need

cleanings of odorous or uncomfortable areas, and can perform part of the

bath independently.

 Therapeutic baths are used to promote comfort and provide treatment.



Giving a Bed Bath:

 Collect supplies, provide privacy, explain procedure, apply gloves.

 Lock wheels on the hospital bed and adjust the height to a comfortable
working position.

 Place a blanket over the client, and remove gown.

, Obtain warm bath water. Start by washing clients face first and allow

client to perform this task if able.

 Perform the bath systematically by starting with the client’s trunk

and upper extremities and continuing to the lower extremities. Keep

clean area covered with a blanket or towel.

 Wash with long, firm strokes from distal to proximal and light strokes

over lower extremities for clients who have a history of deep vein

thrombosis.

 Apply a lotion and powder (If needed) and a clean gown.

,  Replace water if he becomes cool, and use fresh water for perineal care.

 Document skin assessment, type of bath, and the clients response.

Oral Hygiene:

 Proper oral hygiene helps decrease the risk of infection, especially from the

transmission of pathogens that can cause pneumonia.

 Other populations who require meticulous oral hygiene include those who

are seriously ill, injured, unconscious, dehydrated, and have an altered

mental status or limited upper body movement.



Autonomy for a Client Requiring Oral Care?

 Brush the teeth twice a day.

 Use a soft toothbrush.

 Moisturize oral mucosa and lips every 2 to 4 hours.

 Use a chlorhexidine gluconate (0.12%) rinse twice a day during the
perioperative period for patients who undergo cardiac surgery (adult
patients).

 Use mouthwash inside the mouth twice a day for adult patients who are on a
ventilator.

 Give the patients the oral supplies.

, Perineal Care: (Reduces Urinary Tract Infection)

 Perineal care helps maintain skin integrity, relieve discomfort, and prevent

transmission of microorganisms (catheter care).

 Provide privacy, maintain a professional demeanor, remove any fecal

materials from the skin.

 Cleanse the perineal area from front to back (perineum to rectum).

 Dry thoroughly.

 *On a MALE client* Retract foreskin of male clients to wash the tip of

the penis, clean from the meatus outwards in a circular motion, then

replace foreskin.



Skin Care:

 Perform a daily inspection of the patient's entire skin.
 Document and report any manifestations of skin infection.
 Use moisturizers daily on dry skin and apply when skin is damp.
 Keep moisture from prolonged contact with skin.
 Dry areas where two skin surfaces touch, such as the axillae and under the
breasts.
 Place absorbent pads under areas where perspiration collects.
 Use moisture barriers on skin areas where wound drainage or incontinence
occurs.
 Do not massage bony prominences.
 Humidify the room.


Skin Cleaning
 Clean the skin as soon as possible after soiling occurs and at routine

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