Assisting with grooming

PCT Chapter 19: Assisting with grooming

Open Ended

Explain the procedures for assisting with brushing the hair.

Open Ended

Explain the procedures for assisting with shampooing a patients hair.

Nail Care

• Nails should be kept short to limit bacteria growth underneath nails

• If a pt wants nail polish, this is okay. It's personal preference.

• Also, it is important for pt's to have properly fitting footwear to reduce foot problems.

• If you notice this, notify RN to make a referral to get proper footwear for pt.- sometimes insurance can pay or local churches donate

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Diabetes Nail care

• DO not soak hands/feet of diabetes pt for extended period of time; it increases risk of infection by breaking down skin

• Should inspect feet daily for breaks

• Wear socks and shoes at all time

• Dry feet completely

• Note any numbness, tingling or pain

• Diabetes pt's & pt's w/ circulation problems should not have foot care by PCT. They should see a podiatrist (foot dr.)

• Notify RN if a pt insists

Multiple Choice

Should a PCT perform foot care to a diabetes patient?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What were the procedures the nurse took for shaving the patient?

Dressing a pt cont.d

• Twice a day

• In a hospital setting- gown, in a facility- may be street clothes or pajamas.

• Patient can choose their clothing- may recommend easy clothing for bathroom like elastic bands

• Avoid belts due to loss of fine motor skills

Open Ended

What were the procedures the nurse took to dress the patient?

Dressing a pt with a weak arm

Should do the unaffected side first

Open Ended

What were the procedures for assisting a patient with a weak arm?

Open Ended

What were the procedures for assisting a patient with an IV gown change?