Essential Personal Hygiene Practices for Patients

Easy Basic Care And Comfort Personal Hygiene

A nurse is educating a group of nursing assistants about the importance of personal hygiene in a healthcare setting, particularly for patients who are immobile or have limited independence. The nurse emphasizes various techniques and practices that can help maintain optimal personal hygiene for these patients. Which of the following practices should be recommended to the nursing assistants? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Encouraging patients to bathe daily.

Providing assistance with oral hygiene twice a day.

Ensuring that the patient's skin is kept dry and clean.

Changing bed linens regularly.

Promoting regular hair washing to prevent scalp issues.

Utilizing barrier creams for patients at risk for skin breakdown.

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