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Personal Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good
healthful habits
what does personal hygiene promote? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--comfort and relaxation
-positive self image
-healthy skin
-infection and disease control
factors affecting personal hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--social practices
-personal preferences
-body image
-socioeconomic status
-health beliefs/motivation
-culture
-developmental stage
-physical condition
nurse assessment of personal hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--patient perspective
-self care ability
-assessment of body (skin, feet, toes, oral cavity, hair, eyes, ears, nose)
-cultural influences
-risk of hygiene problems
, guidelines for bathing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--provide privacy
-maintain safety
-maintain warmth
-promote independence
-anticipate needs
purpose of a bath - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-personal hygiene is linked to good health
-maintain cleanliness
-promote range of motion
-stimulates circulation
-improves self image
-strengthens nurse-patient relationship
-oppurtunity for assessment
types of baths - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Complete bed bath
Partial bed bath
Sponge bath at the sink
Tub bath
Shower
redi-bath wipes
CHG wipe bath
back massage - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--promotes relaxation
-relieves muscular tension
-observe skin for signs of breakdown
-decrease perception of pain