Hygiene Flashcards
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epidermis
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shields underlying tissue
1
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layers of the skin
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epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous
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dermis
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contains bundles of collagen, nerve fibres, blood vessels, sweat and sebaceous glands, and hair follicles
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subcutaneous
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contains blood vessels, nerves, lymph, and loose connective tissue filled with fat cells
4
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purpose of bed bath
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- cleanses
- increases blood circulation
- exercise
- ROM
- communication/privacy is key
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perineal care for females
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- dorsal recumbent position
- labia majora
- separate labia majora to wash inner folds
- wash downward toward rectum
- different part of the cloth each wipe
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perineal care for males
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- towel under penis
- use a light touch
- urethra first, then outward and downward
- if client had an erection, defer perineal care until later
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neuropathy
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degeneration of the peripheral nerves characterized by loss of sensation
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how to assess for diabetic neuropathy
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assess client’s sensation to light touch, pinprick, and temperature
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common bed positions
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- fowler’s
- semi-fowler’s
- trendelenburg’s
- reverse trendelenburg’s
