CHAPTER 16 BEDMAKING Bottom sheet Lift sheet and
CHAPTER 16 BEDMAKING • Bottom sheet • Lift sheet and bed protector • Top Sheet • Blanket • Bedspread • Pillow case
GUIDELINES FOR LINEN HANDLING • Wash Hands • Wear gloves for dirty linen • Collect in Order Used Keep Away from Uniform Never Place on Floor Roll dirty linen to center Place in Hamper or Bag • Clean Mattress if Soiled
Guidelines for bedmaking No wrinkles Check for personal items -BEDS ARE USUALLY MADE AFTER BREAKFAST AND OPENED UP AFTER DINNER Seams away from person’s skin Provide privacy if making occupied bed No Shaking
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 v. Brush all surfaces of teeth ØUSE A MOUTH SWAB v. Brush tongue v. Wear gloves ØTURN HEAD TO SIDE v. If have dentures, remove and brush ØEXPLAIN-Person may be able to hear v. Use care not to drop ØUSE LIP/ORAL LUBRICANT v. Use cool water for dentures
PERINEAL CARE FEMALE • Explain what you are doing • Same as female except: • Protect modesty & privacy • Pull back foreskin to wash and rinse • 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 • Return foreskin to position over head of penis • View skill demonstrations
GUIDELINES FOR BATHING Check the POC Inform person Collect supplies Assist as needed Temperature Privacy Clean to dirty Rinse soap off Pat skin dry
BATHING • SHOWER • TUB BATH
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER May be BATHING: Good time Prevents done in tub, for shower or skin observation breakdown sponge bath of skin & feels (partial or good complete)
ASSISTING WITH GROOMING: CHAPTER 20 • Feel good about self GROOMING • Self Esteem Hair Care • Make up • Shaving Hand & Foot • Skin & nails • Observation Care
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 • In direction of hair growth • Bleeding risk, wear gloves • Armpit: Shave in direction of hair growth • Legs: Shave up from ankle
Eye Glasses Make sure to put them on Clean Take Keep in with soft care not reach cloth to break
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!
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