CHAPTER 38,, HYGIENE POTTER ET AL,,
CANADIAN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING, 6TH
EDITION
1. A number of factors influence a patient's personal preferences
for hygiene. Because of this, it is important for the nurse to realize
which of the following?-
: No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner.
2. 2. Social groups influence hygiene preferences and practices,
including the type of hygienic products used and the nature and
frequency of personal care. Which of the following developmental
stages is most likely to be influenced by family customs?: Toddler.
3. 3. The patient received a diagnosis of diabetes 12 years ago.
When admitted today, the patient is unkempt and is in need of a
bath and foot care. When questioned about his hygiene habits, the
patient tells the nurse that baths are taken once a week where he
comes from, although he takes a sponge bath every other day. To
provide ultimate care for this patient, what must the nurse
understand?: The patient's illness may necessitate teaching of new hygiene practices.
4. 4. The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses "A.M. care." When
asked why,
the patient tells the nurse that she always bathes in the evening.
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CANADIAN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING, 6TH
EDITION
What should the nurse do?: Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to
the next shift.
5. 5. Successful critical thinking requires synthesis of knowledge,
experience, information gathered from patients, critical thinking
qualities, and intellectual and professional standards. Once the
assessment has been done, what is it important for the nurse to
understand?: Critical thinking is ongoing.
6. 6. When the nurse provides hygiene for an older patient, why is it
important for the nurse to closely assess the skin?: As people age, less frequent
bathing may be required.
7. 7. The nurse is bathing a patient and notices movement in the
patient's hair. What should the nurse do?: Use gloves or a tongue blade to
inspect the hair.
8. 8. When assessing a patient's skin, what does the nurse need to
know?: Mois-ture on the skin can lead to skin maceration.
9. 9. The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile. Why is the
nurse aware that the patient is at risk for impaired skin integrity?:
Pressure reduces circulation to attected tissue.
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CANADIAN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING, 6TH
EDITION
1. A number of factors influence a patient's personal preferences
for hygiene. Because of this, it is important for the nurse to realize
which of the following?-
: No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner.
2. 2. Social groups influence hygiene preferences and practices,
including the type of hygienic products used and the nature and
frequency of personal care. Which of the following developmental
stages is most likely to be influenced by family customs?: Toddler.
3. 3. The patient received a diagnosis of diabetes 12 years ago.
When admitted today, the patient is unkempt and is in need of a
bath and foot care. When questioned about his hygiene habits, the
patient tells the nurse that baths are taken once a week where he
comes from, although he takes a sponge bath every other day. To
provide ultimate care for this patient, what must the nurse
understand?: The patient's illness may necessitate teaching of new hygiene practices.
4. 4. The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses "A.M. care." When
asked why,
the patient tells the nurse that she always bathes in the evening.
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15
, CHAPTER 38,, HYGIENE POTTER ET AL,,
CANADIAN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING, 6TH
EDITION
What should the nurse do?: Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to
the next shift.
5. 5. Successful critical thinking requires synthesis of knowledge,
experience, information gathered from patients, critical thinking
qualities, and intellectual and professional standards. Once the
assessment has been done, what is it important for the nurse to
understand?: Critical thinking is ongoing.
6. 6. When the nurse provides hygiene for an older patient, why is it
important for the nurse to closely assess the skin?: As people age, less frequent
bathing may be required.
7. 7. The nurse is bathing a patient and notices movement in the
patient's hair. What should the nurse do?: Use gloves or a tongue blade to
inspect the hair.
8. 8. When assessing a patient's skin, what does the nurse need to
know?: Mois-ture on the skin can lead to skin maceration.
9. 9. The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile. Why is the
nurse aware that the patient is at risk for impaired skin integrity?:
Pressure reduces circulation to attected tissue.
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