Which of the following statements regarding hair removal is INCORRECT?
a. Hair must be shaved from every incisional and ECG lead site.
b. Hair removal should be performed as close to the time of the procedure as possible.
c. Hair removal is dependent upon surgeon's preference, patient factors, and surgical site.
d. Hair removal using a razor can result in microabrasions and increased microbial count.
Question 2
The patient undergoing laparotomy should be prepped:
a. in a side-to-side motion from bedside level to bedside level
b. in vertical strokes from superior prep margins to inferior prep margins
c. from the periphery inward toward the incision site in a circular motion
d. from the incision site outward toward the periphery in a circular motion
Ion uptake at root hair membranes.
guy with hair
Patient teaching: hair and scalp assessment
Primary aging means changes in hair color and skin texture for almost everyone.
Dry Room Substance Removal Technique