MCD-1 Final Exam Study Guide

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Hygiene: Benefits of Bathing: Ø Bathe clients to cleanse body, stimulate circulation, provide relaxation, and enhance healing. Ø Bathe clients whose health problems have exhausted them or limite... d their mobility Ø Give a complete bath to clients who can tolerate it and whose hygiene needs warrant it. Ø Allow rest periods for clients who become tired. Ø Partial baths are useful when clients cannot tolerate a complete bath, need cleanings of odorous or uncomfortable areas, and can perform part of the bath independently. Ø Therapeutic baths are used to promote comfort and provide treatment. Giving a Bed Bath: Ø Collect supplies, provide privacy, explain procedure, apply gloves. Ø Lock wheels on the hospital bed and adjust the height to a comfortable working position. Ø Place a blanket over the client, and remove gown. Ø Obtain warm bath water. Start by washing clients face first and allow client to perform this task if able. Ø Perform the bath systematically by starting with the client’s trunk and upper extremities and continuing to the lower extremities. Keep clean area covered with a blanket or towel. Ø Wash with long, firm strokes from distal to proximal and light strokes over lower extremities for clients who have a history of deep vein thrombosis. Ø Apply a lotion and powder (If needed) and a clean gown. Ø Replace water if he becomes cool, and use fresh water for perineal care. Ø Document skin assessment, type of bath, and the clients response. Oral Hygiene: • Proper oral hygiene helps decrease the risk of infection, especially from the transmission of pathogens that can cause pneumonia. [Show More]

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