Bathing is an important part of your patient’s daily care. Not only does it remove sweat, oil, and micro-organisms from the patient’s skin, but it also stimulates circulation and promotes a feeling of self-worth by improving the patient’s appearance. For patients who are on bedrest, bathing can also be a time for socialization.
Besides its therapeutic benefits, bathing is also an opportune time for you both to communicate with your patient and to perform a head-to-toe skin assessment. Using both inspection and palpation, assess the skin’s color, texture, and temperature. Be sure to assess skin turgor and for any areas of redness or skin breakdown
Bathing is an important part of your patient’s daily care. Not only does it remove sweat, oil, and micro-organisms from the patient’s skin, but it also stimulates circulation and promotes a feeling of self-worth by improving the patient’s appearance. For patients who are on bedrest, bathing can also be a time for socialization.Besides its therapeutic benefits, bathing is also an opportune time for you both to communicate with your patient and to perform a head-to-toe skin assessment. Using both inspection and palpation, assess the skin’s color, texture, and temperature. Be sure to assess skin turgor and for any areas of redness or skin breakdown
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