Hygiene Fundamentals Unit 3

Hygiene Glands and skin texture differences Many types of glands Oil Sweat Skin changes Infant Adolescents Adult

Hygiene Purposes for providing daily personal care Cleanliness Stimulates circulation Maintains joint movement Stimulates respiration Eliminates waste Relaxes muscles Increases morale Observation Time for teaching Develops the nurse – patient relationship

Hygiene Procedures included in routine AM care are… Procedures included in routine PM care are…

Hygiene Care of the Teeth Assisting your patient with brushing teeth Maintains health of teeth and gums Permits assessment Improves appetite Eliminates unpleasant odors Increases comfort and self esteem Teaching Let’s talk about it…

Hygiene How do I assist a weak or unconscious patient with oral hygiene? Suction equipment must be available On the back with head turned to side or lateral side lying How do I assist the patient with denture cleaning?

Hygiene Hair Care Combing your patient’s hair Shampooing your patient’s hair Helping your patient shave Precautions NO O2 with electric shavers! NO anticoagulants, shaky hands, poor eyesight, depression/suicidal tendencies with straight razors! Electric Razors vs Safety Razors

Hygiene What about head lice? Pediculosis Capitus- infested with lice Pediculi (pl) Pediculus (sing) Diagnosis Treatment

Hygiene Nail and Eye Care Assisting your patient with nail care… Considerations in eye care… Care for the patient’s contact lenses…

Hygiene Bathing The tub bath or shower… How do I give a bed bath? How do I give a partial bath? Patients love back rubs! Putting a gown on your patient… Doing complete incontinence care… Vaginal douche Done with unit 3.