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Lesson 4 - Hygiene and Skin Care Flashcards

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Importance of Hygiene

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-affects comfort, safety, well-being
-use therapeutic communication
-completing hygiene care can tell more about a patient

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Role of Nurse

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-ensure privacy
-be respectful
-comfort
-safety
-encourage self-care

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SDOH and Hygiene

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-cultural
-personal
-social
-environmental

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Newborn Hygiene

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-rely on others
-have thin skin that can dry out quickly
-skin folds increase incidence of infection
-oral care is important

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Children

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-like to mimic influences
-oral care is important
-head lice is possible

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Adolescents

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-have hormone changes
-body image concerns
-personal grooming is important

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Adults

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-varying skin condition
-practices depend on learned behaviours
-preferences
-expectations from others

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Older Adults

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-skin loses resiliency and moisture due to less active glands
-skin is fragile
-practices depend on varying events

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Diabetes Mellitus

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-chronic vascular changes that impair healing of skin and mucosa

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AIDS

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-fungal infections of the oral cavity are common

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Stroke

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-blind reflex can be impaired
-increased risk for corneal drying

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Thin Skin

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-prone to dryness and breakdown
-less frequent bathing

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Skin Risks for Older Adults

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-risk for infection
-skin folds
-pressure points
-perineum

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Dry Skin

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-cracks
-allows bacteria to enter

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Xerostomia

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-decreased saliva with medications
-common in older adults

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Risks of Oral Care for Older Adults

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-gum disease
-denture damage
-improper denture fit (decreased vascularity)

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Gingivitis

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-gum inflammation

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Feet in Older Adults

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-joint deformity in toes (wear shoes)
-keep feet clean and dry
-watch for sores and ulcers (esp. diabetic)
-ROM limitations prevent seeing feet

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Individualizing Care

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-patients perform tasks differently and nurses need to respect and acomodate that

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Level 1 Care

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-independent

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Level 2 Care

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-assistive devices to complete self care activities

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Level 3 Care

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-One person assistance

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Level 4 Care

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-dependent, requires complete care from provider

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Assessment before hygiene care

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-observe physical condition, integrity of integument, oral cavity, sense organs
-developmental factors
-self-care ability
-hygiene practices
-cultural preferences

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Pre-Breakfast AM Care

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-wash hands and face
-assist to bathroom
-assist with oral care

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Post-Breakfast AM Care

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-bath/shower/bedbath
-foot care
-pericare
-assist to bathroom
-oral hygiene
-change into clean clothes/gown
-attending to bed linens
-tidy room

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Hours of Sleep Care

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-attend to bed linens
-change clothes/gown
-wash hands and face
-oral care
-assist to bathroom
-place necessities close to bedside

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Skin Condition/Folds Assessment

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-skin colour
-skin moisture
-bruises
-tears
-sores
-pressure points

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Hair Assessment

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-moisture
-distribution
-smoothness
-cleanliness

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Nails Assessment

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-length
-condition
-cleanliness
-abnormalities

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Oral Assessment

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-xerostomia
-thirst
-halitosis
-teeth condition
-denture equipment
-abnormalities

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Assessment During Grooming and Dressing

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-clothing preference
-clothing cleanliness
-eyewear
-hearing aids
-hair style
-deodorant, lotion, make-up
-self-care ability

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Shaving and Hair Cutting

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-make sure to get permission

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Tub Bath Safety Considerations

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-water temp
-mobilizing in and out of tub
-slippery surfaces
-supervision
-tub cleanliness

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Bed Bath Safety Considerations

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-side rails
-warmth
-privacy
-bed linens
-gloves
-back care for caregiver

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Shower Safety Considerations

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-water temp
-slippery surface
-supervision
-ability to sit/stand
-call bell

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Confused Patient Care

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-caregiver preference
-least distressing method
-prepare environment in advance
-minimize clothesless time
-distractions
-priorities
-visual/hearing aids
-praise
-calm/unrushed

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Nursing Diagnosis: Hygiene

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-use critical thinking after assessing patient to identify actual or potential health problems
-ie. arthritis may lead to inability to turn faucet to wash self

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Steps to Determining Nursing Diagnosis

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-observe
-assess strength, ROM, coordination
-level of fatigue
-vital signs

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Planning for Hygiene

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-involve pt and family
-know available community resources
-consider timing of care

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Educating About Hygiene

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-relevant instructions
-adapt to patients facilities
-teach injury prevention
-reinforce infection control

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Skin

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-largest organ of the body
-first line of defence
-prevents water loss

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Epidermis

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-outermost layer
-mostly dead skin cells

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Dermis

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-inner layer
-tensile strength

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Aging Skin

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-reduced elasticity
-decreased collagen
-thinning of muscle and tissue
-easily torn skin
-attachment between epidermis and dermis is flattened
-diminished inflammatory response
-slower wound healing
-less subcutaneous padding over bony prominences
-reduced nutritional intake

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Expected Skin Findings

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-colour matches genetic background and is consistent
-skin is warm and dry
-brisk turgor return

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Unexpected Skin Findings

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-cyanosis, jaundice, pallor
-hot, cool, cold
-sweaty
-clammy (cold and moist)
-delayed turgor
-present pressure wounds

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Pressure Injury

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-localized to skin and underlying tissue
-usually over a bony prominence
-results from pressure, shear, friction, moisture, nutrition

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Effects of Pressure Injuries

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-costly
-pain
-decreased mobility
-lowered quality of life

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Pressure Related Factors

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  1. Pressure Intensity
  2. Pressure Duration
  3. Tissue Tolerance
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Pressure Intensity

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-tissue ischemia (reduced blood flow)
-decreased sensation, not cue to shift pressure

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Nonblanching Erythema

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-pressure area should become red after removing your finger
-if not, tissue damage may be evident

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Blanching

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-occurs in normal red tones of light-skinned patients

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Characteristics of Dark Skin (RISK OF BREAKDOWN)

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-colour remains unchanged and doesn’t blanch
-previous injury - skin may be lighter
-localized inflammation may be purple rather than red
-skin is warm to touch
-edema is taut and shiny
-stage 1 skin may have low resilience

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Pressure Duration

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-low pressure over long period of time or high pressure over short period of time
-blood flow and nutrient occlusion = cell death

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Tissue Tolerance

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-ability of tissue to endure pressure
-shear, friction, moisture affect

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Impaired Sensory Perception

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-may not feel increased pressure and pain
-may not move away from pain

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Impaired Mobility

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-unable to reposition = more prolonged pressure

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Alteration in Consciousness Level

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-don’t understand pressure sensation
-can’t communicate discomfort and pain

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Shear

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-force exerted parallel to the skin
-from gravity and resistance
-affects deeper skin layers

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Friction

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-ie. skin dragged across bed linens
-affect epidermis

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Moisture

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-ulcer formation
-reduced resistance
-soft skin more susceptible to damage

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Nutrition

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-proteins (ie. collagen)

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Tissue Perfusion

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-need oxygen to heal

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Infection

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-prolonged inflammatory phase
-delayed collagen synthesis
-additional tissue destruction

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Pain

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-pt can’t tolerate movement
-decreased tissue perfusion

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Age

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-a risk for pressure injury development
-decreased inflammatory response
-many physiological changes

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Stage 1 Ulcer

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-intact skin
-nonblanchable
-redness over a bony prominence

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Stage 2 Ulcer

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-partial thickness loss
-shallow open ulcer
-may be serum filled blister

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Stage 3 Ulcer

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-full thickness tissue loss
-subcutaneous fat may be visible
-no bone or tendon or muscle exposed
-may have tunnelling

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Stage 4 Ulcer

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-full thickness tissue loss
-exposed bone, tendon, or muscle
-tunnelling

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Unstageable

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-full thickness tissue loss
-base is covered by slough or eschar

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Braden Scale

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-assesses patients for risk of skin breakdown
1. sensory perception
2. moisture
3. activity
4. mobility
5. nutrition
6. friction and shear
-the lower the score the higher the risk

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