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jwb375

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During a shower, the person living in a nursing center depends on the CNA to perform most aspects of the task. How do you allow the person to help care for himself or herself? How do you do this and maintain safety?
 
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The person living at the nursing center is to be bathed this evening. The person is not allowed to shower and is totally dependent. How will you provide a complete bed bath? How will you ensure privacy during this process?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Communicate before the shower about getting the person involved. While the person is in the shower, ask him or her about the water temperature. Help him or her with the washcloth, and use the hand-over-hand technique if needed to help the person wash his or her face. Many times the person can do a lot of the upper body care but needs more assistance with the legs and perineal area. The person may not do the most efficient cleaning, and it may take good communication to let him or her try and then let you finish the task. Constant assistance as necessary will help ensure safety. The person cannot be allowed to stand.

Answer to Question 2

You can bathe the person in bed. The complete bathing process uses a head-to-toe process and involves washing the face (paying close attention to the eyes), neck, arms, armpits, chest, legs, feet, back, buttocks, and perineal area. You can shave, provide oral care, and comb the person's hair during this process. Close the curtains or door, and use towels and bath blankets to cover the body parts not being washed. Providing warmth to the person you are bathing is also important.



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