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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم. والصلاة والسلام على سيدنا محمد سيد الخلق أجمعين. HYGIENIC MEASURES. Bathing BY Dr. Hala Yehia. LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Identify purpose of bathing. Describe equipment that used in bathing. Perform bathing procedure. Bathing.
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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على سيدنا محمد سيد الخلق أجمعين
HYGIENIC MEASURES Bathing BY Dr. Hala Yehia
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify purpose of bathing. Describe equipment that used in bathing. Perform bathing procedure.
Bathing • Maintaining personal hygiene is essential for the preservation of health and the prevention of infection, and removal of body odor.
Purpose • To remove transient microorganism, body secretion and excretions and dead skin cells. • To stimulate circulation to the skin.
Purpose • To produce a sense of well-being. • To promote relaxation and comfort. • To prevent or eliminate unpleasant body odors.
Assessment • Condition of the skin (color and presence of pigmented spots, temperature, lesion. • Fatigue. • Presence of pain and need for adjunctive measure (e.g. an analgesic) before the bath.
Assessment • Range of motion of the joints. • Any other aspect that affect the client bathing process (e.g. mobility, cognition, strength) • Need for use of clean gloves during the bath.
Equipment • Basin or sink. • Warm water • Soap. • Soap dish. • Bath blanket. • Two bath towel. • Washcloth. • Clean gown or pajamas. • Gloves if needed. • Personal hygiene articles (optional). • Table for bathing equipment. • Laundry hamper.
Determine: • The purpose of bath. • Self-care ability of the client. • Any movement or positioning precaution specific to the client. • Other care the client may be receiving, such as physical therapy or x-ray, in order.
