Best Practices for Personal Hygiene Care

Medium Basic Care And Comfort Personal Hygiene

As a nurse working in a long-term care facility, you are responsible for assisting residents with their personal hygiene needs. Understanding the fundamentals of personal care can greatly enhance the comfort and dignity of residents. Which of the following actions should you implement to provide optimal personal hygiene care?

Select all that apply:

Encourage residents to bathe at their preferred times.

Use warm water to assist residents with bathing.

Provide privacy during bathing and grooming tasks.

Educate residents about the importance of oral hygiene.

Assist residents in choosing appropriate clothing for the day.

Incorporate skin care routines in daily hygiene practices.

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