Step 9 - Dresses Client With Affected (Weak) Right Arm

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Ask which shirt he/she would like to wear and dress him/her with shirt of choice

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Avoid overexposure of client by ensuring client’s chest is covered

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Remove gown from the left (unaffected) side first, the remove gown from the right (affected/weak) side

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Before dressing client, dispose of gown into soiled linen container

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Assist to put the right (affected/weak) arm through the right sleeve of the shirt before placing garment on the left (unaffected) arm

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

While putting on shirt, move body gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limbs and joints

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Finish with clothing in place

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

After completing skill, wash hands