NRSG 2212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Head Lice Infestation, Earwax, Contracture
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Provide specific examples of how these are achieved. Guidelines for bathing a client: provide privacy. Close the door of pull the room curtains around the bathing area. While bathing the patient, expose only the area being bathed: maintain safety. Keep the side rails up while away from the patient"s bedside. This is critical for dependent, debilitated and unconscious patients. (note: when side rails are used as a restraint, a physician"s order may be needed. Place the call light within the patient"s reach if you are leaving the room temporarily: maintain warmth. The room should be kept warm because the patient is partially uncovered and may become chilled. Wet skin causes an excess loss of heat through convection. Keep the patient covered, exposing only the body part being washed during the bath: promote independence. Encourage the patient to participate in as many of the bathing activities as possible.
