NUR 324 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nursing Diagnosis, Incontinence Pad, Mouth
29 Aug 2016
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Complete this study guide as you follow along your potter and perry chapter. Some topics in this study guide will also be covered during clinical practice lab (cpl). Upon completion of the hygiene module, the student will be prepared to: describe factors that influence personal hygiene practices, conduct an assessment of a patient"s total hygiene needs. Scientific knowledge base for hygienic care necessary for a person"s comfort, safety, and overall well being: when people are ill, they may need assistance with self-care. Hygiene and the nursing process: patient"s hygiene status, patient"s self-care ability, patient"s viewpoint regarding hygiene d. Learning a patient"s expectations when it comes to hygiene: during the diagnosis phase, nursing activities should focus on short term or acute and restorative care. Hygiene practices are influenced by many different factors, and it is the nurse"s responsibility to assess for these. Mrs. t is an 88-year-old female who was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago for an irregular heartbeat.
