ch 40 hygiene Flashcards
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affected when altered cognition occurs from dementia, psychological disorders, or temporary delirium, not from immobility
Verbalization
appear on the sole of the foot and are caused by the papillomavirus
Plantar warts
are caused by friction and pressure from
ill-fitting or loose shoes.
Oval corn pads should be avoided because they increase pressure on the toes and reduce circulation. Warm water soaks soften corns before gentle rubbing with a callus file or pumice stone. Wider and softer shoes, especially shoes with a wider toe box, are
helpful.
Corns
is a fungal infection and can spread to other body parts
Miconazole
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
is caused by
local friction or pressure.
callus
are treated with salicylic acid or electrodesiccation.
. Plantar wars
of the nail bed cause thickened, horny nails that separate from the nail bed
Inflammatory lesions and fungus
is hair loss or balding.
Alopecia
is scaling of the scalp that is accompanied by itching
Dandruff
eyes, face, both arms, chest, hands/nails, abdomen, both legs, perineal hygiene, back,
and buttocks/anus.
bath in order
order brush teeth
Chewing and inner tooth surfaces,Outer tooth surfaces,Roof of mouth, gums, and inside cheek,Tongue
Edentulous
without teeth
involves bathing
from a bath basin or a sink with the patient sitting in a chair.
sponge bath
are administered to totally dependent patients in bed
Complete bed baths
contains several soft, nonwoven
cotton cloths that are premoistened in a solution of no-rinse surfactant cleanser and emollient
bag bath