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Rules for hand washing - -15-20 seconds -hands lower than elbows -firm rubbing circular motion -remove jewelry rules for baths - -long firm strokes -inspect skin -persuasion -stop if distress -use distraction -ask for help complete bath - sponge bath self help bath - patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet partial bath - client washes everything;nurse washes back bag bath - Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a no-rinse-required cleaning product. towel bath - Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client tub bath - A bath given in a tub. independent - no bathing assistance neededSemi-dependent - requires help from another person moderately dependent - help from another person and/or device totally dependent - not able to participate at all foot care basics - -nails cut straight across -diabetics -no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin Oral care basics - -no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel) -mouth swab in water -suction available critical thinking-independence - think for yourself critical thinking-fair minedness - consider all points of view critical thinking-insight into egocentricity - be aware of own biases