1. Hygiene
Fundamentals Unit 3

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

3. 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

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

5. 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…

6. 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?

7. 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

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

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

10. 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.