Routinely Scheduled Care :

Routine care may be delegated to a CNA or to assistive personal. However, as a nurse, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure the care is completed.

Early Morning (Early A.M) Care:

Assisting without toileting Give patient a warm, wet washcloth to wash hands & face Assist with oral care if desired Provide fresh water if allowed Do not dim lights

Done after breakfast Assisting with a bath toileting oral care back massage, shaving, hair care, and dressing or changing gown. Assist the patient to get out of bed if they can do so. Have a patient sit in the chair while you straighten or change the

Afternoon (P.M) Care:

Patient assistance: rest, receive visitors, toileting, making bed, reposition, give fluids(unless contraindicated) (technique or drug should not be used in the case in question

Term used to describe keeping oneself clean and well groomed. Bathing, washing, styling hair, brushing/flossing teeth, dressing, shaving.

Remove dirt, bacteria, dead skin cells, sweat and odors. It makes the skin smells fresh and clean to prevent infection.

Patient Preferences and Abilities:

When planning personal care and bathing, you need to determine the patient's preferences regarding the time and type of bath.

If they do not want a bath early in the A.M go back and offer it to them again, being positive and warm wit your approach.

Some cultures is not permitted to bath a person of opposite sex. plan for same sex care

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Chapter 15 Concepts

Personal Care

Term	Definition
Routinely Scheduled Care :	Routine care may be delegated to a CNA or to assistive personal. However, as a nurse, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure the care is completed.
Early Morning (Early A.M) Care:	Assisting without toileting Give patient a warm, wet washcloth to wash hands & face Assist with oral care if desired Provide fresh water if allowed Do not dim lights
Morning (A.M) Care :	Done after breakfast Assisting with a bath toileting oral care back massage, shaving, hair care, and dressing or changing gown. Assist the patient to get out of bed if they can do so. Have a patient sit in the chair while you straighten or change the
Afternoon (P.M) Care:	Patient assistance: rest, receive visitors, toileting, making bed, reposition, give fluids(unless contraindicated) (technique or drug should not be used in the case in question
Hygiene:	Term used to describe keeping oneself clean and well groomed. Bathing, washing, styling hair, brushing/flossing teeth, dressing, shaving.
ADL:	Activities of the Daily Living
Clean The Skin:	Remove dirt, bacteria, dead skin cells, sweat and odors. It makes the skin smells fresh and clean to prevent infection.
Patient Preferences and Abilities:	When planning personal care and bathing, you need to determine the patient's preferences regarding the time and type of bath.
Timing:	If they do not want a bath early in the A.M go back and offer it to them again, being positive and warm wit your approach.
Culture:	Some cultures is not permitted to bath a person of opposite sex. plan for same sex care

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