What are three interventions for promoting bed comfort?
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-Suggest voiding before bed(psychological)
-Make sure bed linen is clean, smooth and dry(physiological)
-Ensure room is quiet and dark to help promote sleep(environmental)
,What is the main reason that asepsis is followed when making a bed?
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To prevent the spread of microorganisms
Steps with removal of hearing aids and cleaning the external ear?
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1. Turn off the hearing aids.
2. Gently remove the aid from the ear.
3. Wipe with clean dry cloth. Do not get them wet.
4. Clean the outer ear with damn washcloth.
How does the nurse maintain proper body mechanics when making a bed?
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-Keep bed at comfortable working height
-Keep center of gravity low by bending knees
-Use the stronger arm and leg muscles instead of back
-Tighten abdominal and gluteal muscles
-Keep your back straight
-Point feet in direction of movement
-Avoid twisting the body
In what direction is the perineal area in a male and female patient cleansed? Why?
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From front to back to prevent carrying organisms from the anal area back
over the genital area.
How do you prepare the male face prior to shaving?
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-Place warm cloth on face prior to shaving to soften the hair, apply shaving
cream or soap lather onto warm moist skin, keeping the skin taut shave in
the direction of hair growth. *Usually offer to shave pt prior to starting a
bath*
How do you clean the perineal area if the patient has a catheter?
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1. wear gloves when providing care
2. clean perineal area especially around meatus daily and after each bowel
movement
3. start at the urethra opening and clean outward
4. encourage 3000 mL of fluid a day unless contraindicated to prevent
infections
What are the purposes of giving a bath and providing skin care?
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-Suggest voiding before bed(psychological)
-Make sure bed linen is clean, smooth and dry(physiological)
-Ensure room is quiet and dark to help promote sleep(environmental)
,What is the main reason that asepsis is followed when making a bed?
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To prevent the spread of microorganisms
Steps with removal of hearing aids and cleaning the external ear?
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1. Turn off the hearing aids.
2. Gently remove the aid from the ear.
3. Wipe with clean dry cloth. Do not get them wet.
4. Clean the outer ear with damn washcloth.
How does the nurse maintain proper body mechanics when making a bed?
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-Keep bed at comfortable working height
-Keep center of gravity low by bending knees
-Use the stronger arm and leg muscles instead of back
-Tighten abdominal and gluteal muscles
-Keep your back straight
-Point feet in direction of movement
-Avoid twisting the body
In what direction is the perineal area in a male and female patient cleansed? Why?
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From front to back to prevent carrying organisms from the anal area back
over the genital area.
How do you prepare the male face prior to shaving?
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-Place warm cloth on face prior to shaving to soften the hair, apply shaving
cream or soap lather onto warm moist skin, keeping the skin taut shave in
the direction of hair growth. *Usually offer to shave pt prior to starting a
bath*
How do you clean the perineal area if the patient has a catheter?
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1. wear gloves when providing care
2. clean perineal area especially around meatus daily and after each bowel
movement
3. start at the urethra opening and clean outward
4. encourage 3000 mL of fluid a day unless contraindicated to prevent
infections
What are the purposes of giving a bath and providing skin care?
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