31 Hygiene

Question 1

eye care

Answer 1

• use warm water, no soap

- clean fr inner canthus to outer canthus of eye

Question 2

eye care for unconscious patients

Answer 2

may need to tape lids shut or use eye drops to protect eyes

Question 3

Chlorhexidine

Answer 3

for bathing has been shown to reduce colonization of skin w pathogens
-bathing w CHG reduces HAIs

Question 4

diabetic patients are at higher risk for…

Answer 4

peripheral vascular disease, foot problems

-serious complications such as ulcers, lower extremity amputations