The assessment of patients

I. Discuss the assessment of patients and the identification of problems in the integumentary system, including the skin, hair, nails, teeth, oral mucosa, and gums. 2. Identify how a patient's cultural background may influence the provision of hygienic Care.

  1. Identify and explain how patient assessment, communication, safety measures, and universal precautions are integrated into hygienic care.
  2. Discuss guidelines used to provide personal hygiene to patients. Identify guidelines to follow when administering oral hygiene.
  3. Explain differences in providing oral hygiene to dependent versus unconscious patients 6. Discuss precautions used to prevent breakage of dentures.
    What are the specific safety issues when cleaning dentures.
  4. Identify guidelines for administering bats. nail. and foot care. Is It important to comb. brush. and shampoo the hair of a bedridden patient? Explain why?
  5. Discuss the guidelines for shaving a male or female patient. Identify risk factors with shaving. 9. Identify risk factors for foot and nail problems. Discuss safe administer nail care.