Intimate Care Flashcards
What is intimate care?
Nursing care that involves psychological, emotional, and/or physical closeness, including activities such as washing, dressing, or examining genital or breast areas.
What is the purpose of bathing?
- Remove transient microorganisms, body secretions, and dead skin cells
- Produce a sense of well-being
- Promote relaxation and comfort
- Prevent unpleasant body odors
- Stimulate circulation
- Promote range of motion of extremities
What are the types of baths?
- Cleansing Bath
- Complete Bed Bath
- Self-Help Bath
- Partial Bath
- Tub Bath
- Shower
- Therapeutic Baths
What factors influence personal hygiene?
- Cognitive impairment
- Mobility difficulties
- Neurological impairment
- Musculoskeletal impairment
- Altered level of consciousness
- Altered nutrition
- Immobility
- Dehydration
- Altered sensation
- Mechanical devices
- Altered venous circulation
- Sedation
- Psychological safety
- Sociocultural factors
- Environmental factors
Fill in the blank: Good personal hygiene is imperative for individuals’ _______.
[health and wellbeing]
What is the recommended washing order for bathing?
- Face, including neck and ears
- Arms
- Chest and abdomen
- Back (if patient can sit forward)
- Legs
- Genital area
- Buttocks
True or False: Nurses should impose their own norms on patients regarding hygiene.
False
What should be assessed during hygiene care?
- Skin color
- Temperature
- Moisture
- Turgor
- Elasticity
- Bruises, scars, blemishes, or alterations in color
What emotions might nurses and patients express during intimate care?
- Uncomfortable
- Disgust
- Embarrassment
What is the procedure for perineal care in women?
- Wipe labia majora from front to back
- Wipe labia minora from front to back
- Wipe down the center of the meatus from front to back
- Clean around the catheter in circular fashion (if applicable)
- Wash inner thighs from proximal to distal
What is the role of communication in intimate care?
- Introduce oneself
- Obtain consent
- Maintain dignity and respect
- Promote patient independence
- Assess how the patient is feeling
What is Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)?
[A type of skin irritation caused by prolonged exposure to moisture from urine or feces]
Can a nurse force someone to wash if they refuse?
No, nurses should explore the reasons for refusal and use a problem-solving approach.
What are the key assessments for shaving a patient?
- Skin for elevated moles
- Warts
- Rashes
- Patchy skin lesions
- Pustules
What are some strategies for preventing and managing IAD?
[Strategies may include keeping the skin clean and dry, using barrier creams, and regular skin assessments.]
