GROOMING & DRESSING
These measures are important to many clients as they help to prevent infection and promote comfort and well being
What is Grooming
The client’s care plan reflects:
The client’s culture,
Personal choice
Skin and scalp condition
Physical and mental health
Self-care abilities
What is Hair Care
These individuals are trained in basic and advanced foot care, Assess feet for sores, infection or abnormalities, provide trimming , corn and callus and diabetic foot care
Who is a Foot care Nurse
These items must be applied as part of a client’s daily dressing routine and are used to prevent blood clots
You should Know your employer’s policy related to your
What is Anti- embolic stocking and bandages
Some employers do not allow support workers to to provide this aspect of care to diabetic clients, clients with ingrown hair or skin irritations, clients who are combative, or clients who take medication for blood clotting, under any circumstances.
What is shaving
These measures of care prevents infection, injury, and odors.
Hangnails, ingrown nails,
scratch to the skin
harboring of microbes that cause odours.to the feet
What is nail and footcare
Some clients may not want their hair touched by strangers or may follow religious guidelines for covering or grooming their hair
What are cultural differences in hair care
These are usually worn by hospitalized clients receiving
IV therapy.
If there is injury or paralysis , these are removed from the strong arm first. You should put the clean one on the weak arm first and then on the strong arm
What is changing hospital gowns
These items must be applied as part of a client’s daily dressing routine and are used to prevent blood clots
You should Know your employer’s policy related to your scope of practice when applying these
What is Anti- embolic stocking and bandages
Soaking feet can cause;
skin breakdown in Diabetic patients and increase the risk of infection
Poor circulation PVD),
open wounds, sores of fungal infections
What are contraindications for soaking feet
This condition is consistent with an excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp.
What is dandruff
The PSW notices in his or her practice that Different hair textures require different care, some clients wear head covering, wigs and or braids
What is cultural sensitivity in hair care
They are applied in the morning, before the client gets out of bed.
You should not bunch or twist, and avoid creases or wrinkles as this can affect circulation.
These are removed every 8 hours for 30 minutes, or as stated in your employer’s policy.
The client remains in bed when these are off, to prevent swelling of the legs
What is Applying elastic stockings
This hair pattern occurs with aging or heredity, aging, cancer treatments, skin diseases, stress, poor nutrition, pregnancy, some drugs, and hormone changes.
What is Alopecia
Your client’s care plan for Mrs. J
Includes; Do not trim her toe nails
Inspect her feet for any sores, cuts or infections, wash and dry her feet properly, encourage proper foot wear and foot hygiene
What is care for patient with a Diabetic foot
When helping with grooming and dressing, The PSW focus on;
the whole client rather than only on the task you are doing.
As well as DIPPS
What is compassionate care
Some clients may not want their hair touched by strangers or may follow religious guidelines for covering or grooming their hair
What is cultural hair care
A licensed medical professional specializing in foot and ankle care conditions, diagnose and treat foot diseases, deformities and injuries
Who is a Podiatrist
This is seen in excessive body hair. Can occurs in women and children from heredity and abnormal amounts of male hormones.
What is Hirsutism
This is item is applied from the lower (distal) part of the extremity to the top (proximal) part.
It has the same purposes as elastic stockings and they can also hold dressings in place.
What are elastic bandages
While providing hair care, you notice tiny, white, oval-shaped specks in the hair.
What is pediculosis (lice)
This type of hair has coils that are twisted, rubbed, or backcombed together in a specific way. They should be washed with a residue-free product; washing frequency depends on the client.
What are dreadlocks
These individuals provide preventive care, diagnosis and treatment for foot conditions, manage ingrown nails, corns and minor foot injuries
Who is a Chiropodist
This condition can occur from: Stubbing toes, Stepping on sharp objects, Being stepped on, Shoes that fit poorly
Poor circulation prolongs healing.
Infections or foot injuries are very serious for older adult clients and clients with circulatory disorders.
What are foot injuries
Mr. Carter a 68 year old man, suffered a stroke and has right sided weakness
What is hemiplegia