TF unit 2 Flashcards
early morning care
oral hygiene, restroom, bath, dress for the day
ADL
activities of daily living
hygiene
keep oneself clean
benefits of bathing
cleans skin, circulation, sensation, and comfort, improves self esteem, nurse-patient relationship
maceration
softening of the skin
excoriation
rash on the top layer of skin, diaper rash
mottling
poor circulation, signs of no blood flow, purple skin
factors to consider during bath and ADL
patient abilities, concerns, culture,sex, timing decline, request,
when is it not delegated to bathing a patient?
when the patient unstable
back massage helps
circulation helps relax if the tumor or bump doesn’t
open bed
covers are halfway a few minutes before a new patient arrives
closed bed
all the way up waiting for the current patient
surgical bed
fan held to the side linen on the side
removing hearing aid
turn off, clean, store, moist free area
oral care assess
mouth white spots, aspiration, flat on side/head, suction