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The self-care measures persons use to maintain their health
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Personal Hygiene
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The science of healthIncludes care of the skin,hands,feet,eyes,ears,nose,mouth,back,and perineum
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Hygiene
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Cleanses and aids in reducing inflammation of the perineal and anal areas of the patient who has undergone rectal or vaginal surgery or childbirthwater temp 98degrees to 102degrees F
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Sitz Bath
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Administered to reduce an elevated temperature , just warmer than cold
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TEPID BATH
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Bath that May include agents such as oatmeal, cornstarch, Burows solution, and soda bicarbonareto reduce tension and relax the patient and to relieve pruritus caused by skin disorders.
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Medicated Bath
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Intact without abrasionswarm and moistlocalized changes in texture across surfacegood turgor, generally smooth and softskin color variations from body part to body part
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Characteristics of normal skin
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When does pressure ulcers occur
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Pressure ulcers occur when there is sufficiant pressure on the skin to cause the blood vessels in an area to collapse.
The flow of blood and fluid to the cell is impaired, resulting in ischemia to the cells.If the pressure continues for longer then 2 hours, cell necrosis may occur. |
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The tissue layers of skin slide onto each other resulting in kinking or stretching of subcutaneous blood vessels; this resulting an interruption of blood flow on the skin.
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Shearing Force
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Rubbing of skin over a surface produces friction, which may remove layers of tissue
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Friction
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Stages of Pressure Ulcers: Stage 1
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Nonblanchable erythema of the skin. (Blanch test)
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Stages of Pressure Ulcers: Stage 2
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Partial thickness skin loss; epidermis (open or blister)
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Stages of Pressure Ulcers: Stage 3
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Full Thickness, skin loss,damage or necrocis of subcutaeous tissue
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Stages of Pressure Ulcers: Stage 4
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Full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction. tissue necrosis or damage to muscle,bone or supporting structures.
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What should you use for shaving for patient who are on a anitcouagulant or bleeding disorders?
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Electric razors
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The ears are cleansed by the nurse during the bed bath.A clean corner of a moistened washcloth rotated gently into the ear canal works best for cleansing.
A cotton-tipped applicator is useful for cleansing the pinna. |
Care for the ears
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