exam 2 NUR 215 100% CORRECT (GRADED A+)

What is hygiene? - ANSWERHygiene describes activities involved in maintaining personal cleanliness and grooming. ADLs: taking a bath or shower, washing hair, brushing and flossing teeth, promote comfort, improve self-image, and decrease infection and disease. Healthy people perform their own personal hygiene; however, some patients need assistance because of illness or injury. what does hygiene mean? - ANSWERBeing clean, well groomed, proper oral care cultural influences of hygiene - ANSWERCulture and spiritual values & beliefs about hygiene form the foundation for our beliefs as adults. (For example, Orthodox Judaism prohibits receiving personal care from a member of the opposite sex.) (ATI) Consider the clients' personal preferences regarding hygiene practices. Oral care for unconscious patient - ANSWERA patient with decreased LOC have suction available, position patient on their side, do not use Lemon glycerin, it dries out the mucus in the mouth, Don't place fingers in the mouth use tongue depressor with gauze or Bite guard Position the client on one side with the head turned toward you in either a semi-fowler's p