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head lice

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pediculosis

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  • Brittle Hair (sign) (too much cortisol)
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Cushing’s Syndrome -

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(when cell-damaging free radicals
inhibit the body’s repair processes) may affect
pigment-producing cells

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Oxidative stress (

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washing of the hair and scalp of the
patient in bed

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BED SHAMPOO

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awaken in the morning; providing a
urinal or bedpan to the client confined to bed, washing the face
and hands, and giving oral care

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EARLY MORNING CARE

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after breakfast; elimination needs, a bath or
shower, perineal care, back massages, and oral, nail, and hair
care. Making the client’s bed is part of morning care

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MORNING CARE -

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before they retire for the
night

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. HOUR OF SLEEP OR PM CARE

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  • cleaning and providing hygienic care to clients in bed
  • stimulates circulation
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bed bath n ( dilates superficial arterioles)

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  • are given chiefly for hygiene purposes and
    include these types:
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CLEANSING BATHS

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The nurse washes the entire body of
a dependent client in bed.

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COMPLETE BED BATH

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Clients confined to bed are able to
bathe themselves with help from the nurse for washing the
back and perhaps the feet

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SELF-HELP BED BATH

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  • Only the parts of the
    client’s body that might cause discomfort or odor; the face,
    hands, axillae, perineal area, and back.
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➔ PARTIAL BATH (abbreviated bath)

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  • a commercially prepared product that contains 10
    to 12 presoaked disposable washcloths; warmed in a
    microwave
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BAG BATH

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large towel that has been soaked with warm
water and no-rinse soap.

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TOWEL BATH.

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  • preferred to bed baths because it is easier to
    wash and rinse in a tub
    ➔ SPONGE BATHS - for th
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Tub Bath

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for the newborn

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sponge bath

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  • Many ambulatory clients are able to use shower
    facilities and require only minimal assistance from the nurse
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shower

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are given for physical
effects; taken in a tub one third or one half full. The client remains
in the bath for a designated time,

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Therapeutic Baths (20 to 30mins)

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retains water and heat better than a
cloth loosely held

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MAKING A BATH MITT

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1) Lay your hand on the washcloth;(2) fold the top corner over your
hand; (3, 4) fold the side corners over your hand; (5) tuck the second
corner under the cloth on the palmar side to secure the mitt

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Triangular method

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Lay your hand on the wash-cloth and fold one side over your
hand; (2) fold the sec-ond side over your hand; (3) fold the top of the
cloth down; and (4) tuck it under the folded side against your palm to
secure the mitt

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. Rectangular Method

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S - wipe from inner to outer

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CLEANING THE EYES

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CHECKING FOR BROKEN SKIN

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bony prominences

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  • comes from the Arabic word “mass” denoting “to
    press”; rubbing kneading someone’s body with the hands to
    relieve tension and pain; increasing superficial circulation to the
    area.
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MASSAGE

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Allows sweat glands, hair follicles and
sebaceous glands to be free of obstruction and function
better

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  1. MECHANICA
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Improves vital signs; Dilation of
minute superficial blood vessels leading to a flush (redness)
around the area

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

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releases ENDORPHINS (happy
hormone

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NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Muscle relaxation

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MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTE

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Positive effects on psychological
well-being

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PHYSIOLOGICAL

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Tissue inflammation or malignancy, Circulatory disorders
(bleeding tendency), Skin disorders, Unhealed scars

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CONTRAINDICATIONS of MASSAGE

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INDICATIONS for MASSAGE

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  • Spasm-relief, Mild muscle aches, Tired body
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  • An uninterrupted gliding stroke; intended to
    warm the muscle and prepare it for a deeper muscular activity
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EFFLEURAGE

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  • Hand
    constantly in contact w/ skin Even pressure across Hand
    Ideally move proximally Works through ascending pathways
    (relieves pain and gives relaxation)
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OPEN - PALM (one hand or two-hand stroke)

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Reaches deeper muscle

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CLOSED PALM / FIST (deeper stroke than open-palm) -

35
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squeeze kneading the tissue between your
thumb and fingers and passing it back and forth

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PETRISSAGE

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  • means to TAP in order to stimulate nerves,
    muscles, and circulation
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TAPOTEMENT

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  • “percussive stroke” ; Cup your hands and trap
    air underneath your hands. Ideal in upper thoracic area or
    upper back for respiratory problems
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CUPPING

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Striking the tissue with the ulnar part of
the hand

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ULNAR HACKING -

39
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  • draw all fingers together to make a
    specific points stimulate a tissue
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POINT - HACKING

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Used on large muscles like glutes and
hamstrings It’s like pounding on the muscle

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BEATING

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placing one hand and putting the other hand on
top of the other and doing rocking, shaking, or trembling
movements; This can be done slowly or rapidly

A

VIBRATION

42
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  • is the washing of the perineal, genital, and rectal areas; must be
    done during bed bath, or separately, at least once a day
A

PERINEAL – GENITAL CARE

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PURPOSES of perineal care

A

● PURPOSES:
1. To remove normal perineal secretions and odors
2. To prevent / eliminate infection, nd promote healing
3. To promote client comfort

44
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art of making a clean bed w/c will contribute to rest
7 for a sense of comfort

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BED MAKING

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BONY PROMINENCES

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  • susceptible to skin pressure; ear,
    shoulder, trochanter, ankle, kne
46
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  • techniques which maximize patient
    comfort and dignity.
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Positioning and draping

47
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deliberate placement of the patient or body part/s to
promote physiological and psychological well-being.
● Importance of Effective Positioning
- Increases function, Decreases edema, Prevents pressure
sores

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Positioning -

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placing a paper or cloth covering over a patient’s body
during medical examination or treatment designed to provide
privacy or create a sterile operative field.

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Draping

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Importance of Effective Draping

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Promotes privacy and modesty, Prevents inadvertent soiling

50
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The head and body is held in an upright
position

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Erect Position

51
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to determine the presence of
prolapsed uterus

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For vaginal examination

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Back lying position;
head and shoulders are not elevated.
➔ Indication: Examination of head to peripheral pulses

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Supine or Dorsal Position (Horizontal) -

53
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Back lying position; head and
shoulders are slightly elevated on a small pillow.
➔ Indications: For vaginal examination, digital rectal
examination (DRE), pelvic examination, and catheterization

A

Dorsal Recumbent Position

54
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  • Back-lying position with feet supported
    in stirrups: The hips should be in line with the edge of the table.
    ➔ Indications: cystoscopic examination, vaginal delivery, and
    operations and examinations on the perineum, vagina, cervix,
    bladder, and rectum
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Lithotomy Position -

55
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  • The patient assumes a posture halfway
    between lateral and prone position.

A. Unconscious patients – facilitate drainage from the mouth and
prevent aspiration of fluids.
B. Paralyzed patients – reduces pressure over the sacrum and
greater trochanter of the hips.
C. Patients receiving enemas
D. Patients undergoing treatment and/or examination of the
perineal area
E. Pregnant women – comfortable for sleeping

A

. Sims Position

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The patient lies on the abdomen with head
turned to one side; the hips are not flexed.
➔ Indications: Allows full extension of the hip and knee joints;
Useful for patients who are unconscious or those who are
recovering from surgery of the mouth and throat

A

Prone Position

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bed position wherein the head and trunk
are raised 15 to 90 degrees; Using footboard is recommended
➔ Indications:
A. DOB – because gravity pulls the diaphragm downward allowing
greater chest and lung expansion

A

Fowler’s Position

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– 15 degrees

A

LOW FOWLERS

59
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45 degrees

A

. SEMI FOWLER’S POSITION

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– 90 degrees

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HIGH FOWLERS

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B. Patients with cardiac, respiratory and neurological problems
C. Patients with nasogastric tube (NGT) in place
D. Helps prevent foot drop

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iii. HIGH FOWLERS –

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  • Involves lowering the
    head of the bed and raising the foot of the bed.
    ➔ Indication: For hypotension – promotes venous return
A

Trendelenburg Position (T-Position)

63
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Opposite of Trendelenburg Position; The head of the bed is
elevated with the foot of the bed down
➔ Indication: for patients with gastrointestinal problem to
minimize esophageal reflux.

A

Reverse Trendelenburg Position (Reverse T-Position) -

64
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  • A prone posture resting on the knees and upper part of the chest;
    For gynecologic or rectal examination; The head is turned to one
    side and the arms are flexed so that the upper part of the body can
    be supported in part by the elbows.
A

Genupectoral (Knee-chest) Position

65
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A. Displacement of a prolapsed fundus
B. Dislodgement of the imparted head of a fetus
C. Management of transverse presentation
D. Replacement of a retroverted uterus or displaced ovar

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Genupectoral (Knee-chest) Position ndications

66
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The patient lies on one side of
the body with the top leg in front of the bottom leg and the top
hip and knee flexed.
➔ Indications: Reduces lordosis, Promotes good back alignment

A

Lateral Position (Side-lying)

67
Q

Place the patient in a sitting
position or on the side of the bed with an overbed table in front
to lean on and several pillows on the table to rest on
➔ Indication: DOB - allows maximum expansion of the chest.
● We change the patient’s position according to the medical
standard: “Change every two hours.”
● Standard positions include: Supine, prone, side-lying,
semi-fowlers, and sitting/erect.

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Nursing Information System (Lecturer: Mr. Bechayda)

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (32 decks)

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