Slide 1 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Textbook For Nursing Assistants Chapter 18 - Grooming

Slide 2 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Grooming

Slide 3 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. What is Hygiene? Hygiene includes activities related to keeping the body clean and healthy. What is Grooming? Grooming includes activities related to maintaining a neat and attractive appearance. Grooming and Hygiene

Slide 4 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Examples of hygiene activities are: Oral care Bathing and skin care Hygiene Activities

Slide 5 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Examples of grooming activities are: Routine care of the hands and feet (including the nails) Dressing Shampooing and styling of the hair Shaving Application of make-up Grooming Activities

Slide 6 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Grooming: Provides for emotional health Assists in maintaining self esteem Benefits of Grooming

Slide 7 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Some factors that influence grooming are: Cultural and religious beliefs Upbringing Current fashion Level of income, and Feelings about one’s own sexuality Factors that Influence Grooming

Slide 8 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Assisting With Hand and Foot Care

Slide 9 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Need for care Drying or chapping of skin on hands leads to portal of entry for microbes and is uncomfortable Long or rough fingernails can lead to accidental scratching Advantages of hand care Makes the person feel cared for Gives you a chance to observe for signs of health Care of the Hands

Slide 10 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. During or immediately following a bath Nails trimmed with clippers to a length no shorter than even with the ends of the fingers Laws in some states make it outside the nursing assistant’s scope of practice to trim fingernails of a patient or resident Nails filed into a smooth oval shape Hangnails may need to be trimmed Care of the Fingernails

Slide 11 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Common foot disorders Tinea pedis Ingrown toenails Cuts and blisters Foot care allows you to observe for problems Foot care is easily added to the bathing routine Toenails are usually trimmed by a podiatrist or nurse, not a nursing assistant After trimming, toenails are filed smooth Lotion or powder may be applied Care of the Feet and Toenails

Slide 12 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Assisting With Dressing and Undressing

Slide 13 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Clothing changed whenever it is wet or soiled Allow the person to choose what he wants to wear Elderly people may need warm clothing Comfort and ease of dressing influence wardrobe choices for many residents Helping with Dressing

Slide 14 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. What do you do when? A person has an extremity (i.e., an arm or a leg) that is weak, paralyzed, in a cast, or splinted A person has recently had surgery on an arm or a leg A person has an intravenous (IV) line Special Situations

Slide 15 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Assisting With Hair Care

Slide 16 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Routine grooming of the hair consists of daily brushing, combing, and styling The texture and length of the hair affect how a person cares for it Personal preferences regarding style and grooming products should be respected whenever possible Hair Care Basics

Slide 17 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Some hair abnormalities are:  Dandruff  Tinea capitis  Seborrheic dermatitis  Alopecia  Pediculosis capitis – nits »Head lice an be transferred from one person to another. »Treatment is with medicated creams and shampoos. Hair and Scalp Disorders

Slide 18 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Frequency will vary Hair can be washed in shower/tub, at sink, or in bed using a shampoo trough When styling hair, be careful! Don’t use electrical appliances near water Use a low heat setting to avoid burning the person’s scalp with the hair dryer or curling iron Shampooing and Styling

Slide 19 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Regular brushing of the hair helps to prevent tangles Hair that is long, curly, or kinky may need to be braided If tangles occur, use a wide-tooth comb and work from the ends of the hair toward the scalp Never cut a person’s hair without permission Preventing Tangles

Slide 20 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Assisting With Shaving

Slide 21 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Bath time is an ideal time to shave Tools used may vary Safety razor and shaving cream, gel, or soap Electric razor and pre-shave lotion Wear gloves when assisting with a shave Never shave off a beard or a moustache unless the person asks you to Women may also ask for assistance with shaving the face, axillae, or legs Assisting with Shaving

Slide 22 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Assisting With Application of Make-Up

Slide 23 Copyright © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Instructor's Manual to Accompany Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. Factors influencing make-up choice Culture Religion Feelings about one’s own sexuality Application of make-up can make the person feel special Application of Make-up

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