Peri-care: Only expose the part being cleansed, Wash from front to back, Includes catheter care, Use a separate area of the washcloth for each stroke, Males: Clean away from the urinary opening , Hair Care: Don't share hairbrushes or combs, Style the resident's hair the way they prefer, Comb tangles starting from the bottom and work upwards in small sections, Washing can be done in bed, tub, or shower, May use a shampoo board/tray for residents in bed, Oral care: For unconscious residents: elevate the head of the bed and turn the resident on their side, Observe and report sores or irritation in mouth, A sponge tip may be used Q2h to moisten the mouth of unconscious residents, Allow resident to brush teeth if possible, Includes gums, tongue, and teeth, Prosthetic care: Treat prosthesis as part of the resident's body, Includes dentures, limbs, and hearing aids, Check hearing aid batteries , Check for redness, irritation, or blisters under prothesis, Use room temperature water when cleaning dentures, Stoma care: Cleanse around the opening site , Position resident to avoid pressure on opening, Assist with emptying bags, Do not place anything on top of opening, Be careful of nonverbal communication with odor, Foot care: Don't cut toes of a diabetic resident, Don't put lotion between the toes, Observe for irritation or breakdown on resident's toes, Make sure to dry resident's feet thoroughly , Shaving : Many residents use electric razors, Includes removing any unwanted body hair, Easier to do keeping dentures in the mouth, Dressing : Offer 2 choices of appropriate clothing , Dress the resident's weak side first , Remove clothing from the resident's strong side first,

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