Lift sheet and bed protector Top Sheet Blanket Bedspread Pillow case CHAPTER 16 BEDMAKING Bottom sheet Lift sheet and bed protector Top Sheet Blanket Bedspread Pillow case

GUIDELINES FOR LINEN HANDLING Clean Mattress if Soiled Wear gloves for dirty linen Collect in Order Used Wash Hands Keep Away from Uniform Never Place on Floor Place in Hamper or Bag Roll dirty linen to center

Guidelines for bedmaking Seams away from person’s skin No wrinkles No Shaking Provide privacy if making occupied bed Check for personal items -BEDS ARE USUALLY MADE AFTER BREAKFAST AND OPENED UP AFTER DINNER

OCCUPIED BEDMAKING CHANGING THE LINEN WHEN PERSON IS IN BED KEEP CLEAN & DIRTY LINEN SEPARATED BY ROLLING UNDER PATIENT

ASSISTING WITH HYGIENE CHAPTER 18

ASSISTING WITH DENTURE CARE Handle with care Wear gloves Store covered with water in denture cup (make sure is labeled) Use cool water Place towel in sink Person should rinse out mouth

ASSISTING WITH ORAL CARE UNCONSCIOUS ORAL CARE USE A MOUTH SWAB TURN HEAD TO SIDE EXPLAIN-Person may be able to hear USE LIP/ORAL LUBRICANT Brush all surfaces of teeth Brush tongue Wear gloves If have dentures, remove and brush Use care not to drop Use cool water for dentures

PERINEAL CARE FEMALE MALE Explain what you are doing Protect modesty & privacy Check water temp Standard precautions Do not use cloths for any other part of body Wash & rinse from urinary meatus towards anus Pat dry all areas & skin folds Same as female except: Pull back foreskin to wash and rinse Return foreskin to position over head of penis View skill demonstrations

GUIDELINES FOR BATHING Check the POC Inform person Collect supplies Privacy Temperature Assist as needed Clean to dirty Rinse soap off Pat skin dry

BATHING SHOWER TUB BATH

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER May be done in tub, shower or sponge bath BATHING: Prevents skin breakdown & feels good May be done in tub, shower or sponge bath (partial or complete) Good time for observation of skin

ASSISTING WITH GROOMING: CHAPTER 20 Feel good about self Self Esteem GROOMING Make up Shaving Hair Care Skin & nails Observation Hand & Foot Care

Encourage self-care while assisting as needed HAIR CARE ORAL CARE Encourage self-care while assisting as needed

DRESSING & UNDRESSING Dress weak side first Undress strong side first

SHAVING ELECTRIC SHAVER BLADED RAZOR Arm-pits & Legs Clean between uses Use pre-shave lotion ELECTRIC SHAVER In direction of hair growth Bleeding risk, wear gloves BLADED RAZOR Armpit: Shave in direction of hair growth Legs: Shave up from ankle Arm-pits & Legs

Make sure to put them on Clean with soft cloth Take care not to break Eye Glasses Make sure to put them on Clean with soft cloth Take care not to break Keep in reach

Hearing aids Keep away from heat & moisture Hairspray can damage Remove at night Safe storage Clean as recommended Remove battery when not in use Have new battery available Expensive-Be careful!