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a0266361136 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient's hygiene schedule of bathing and brushing teeth is largely influenced by family customs. For which age group is the nurse most likely providing care?

a. Adolescent
b. Preschooler
c. Older adult
d. Adult

Question 2

The patient has been diagnosed with diabetes. When admitted, the patient is unkempt and is in need of a bath and foot care. When questioned about hygiene habits, the nurse learns the patient takes a bath once a week and a sponge bath every other day.

To provide ultimate care for this patient, which principle should the nurse keep in mind?
a. Patients who appear unkempt place little importance on hygiene practices.
b. Personal preferences determine hygiene practices and are unchangeable.
c. The patient's illness may require teaching of new hygiene practices.
d. All cultures value cleanliness with the same degree of importance.

chloejackso · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Family customs play a major role during childhood in determining hygiene practices such as the frequency of bathing, the time of day bathing is performed, and even whether certain hygiene practices such as brushing of the teeth or flossing are performed. As children enter adolescence, peer groups and media often influence hygiene practices. During the adult years involvement with friends and work groups shape the expectations that people have about personal appearance. Some older adults' hygiene practices change because of changes in living conditions and available resources.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse must assist the patient in developing new hygiene practices when indicated by an illness or condition. For example, the nurse will need to teach a patient with diabetes proper foot hygiene. Patients who appear unkempt often need further assessment regarding their ability to participate in daily hygiene. Patients with certain types of physical limitations or disabilities often lack the physical energy and dexterity to perform hygienic care. Culturally, maintaining cleanliness does not hold the same importance for some ethnic groups as it does for others.