Oral Care
Bad breath that doesn't go away
Halitosis
cleaning of the perineum and associated structures
Peri-care or perineal care
In what motion should you dry a person after a bath
by patting
A condition that causes a person to sweat a great deal
Diaphoretic
Doing this reguarley can help stimulate the circulation and prevent pressure ulcers
Massage
Gingivitis
Take care to protect a persons modesty during perineal care using a
bath blanket
When bathing, should you start with a clean or dirty area
clean first
contains ingredients to stop or slow sweating
antiperspirants
Brushing teeth and denture or rinsing with water can help to prevent
cavities
Inflammation and infection of soft tissue and bones that support teeth
Periodontitis
Always check the water temperature of bath water using a
bath thermometer
PRN
Applied after bathing to control odor
Deorderants
Cleansing on a regular basis can prevent infections of the
skin
What kind of water should you use to clean dentures
lukewarm ( not hot ) water
This is used when a person is too weak or unable to leave their bed for bathing
bed bath
Bathing is a time to check the condition of a persons
skin
can help absorb moisture and sweat
baby powder
Application of make and other non essential hygienic means can help to promote
emotional well being
A person with no teeth at all is said to be
Edentulous
Cleanser that does not need to be rinsed and is allowed to dry on the skin
No-rinse cleaners
If you find anything out of the ordinary during bathing you should report to
the nurse
prevents drying and chapping
lotions and creams
Frequency of bathing can depend on personal choice, mental well being, level of activity, policies of the facility, religious beliefs, and what other factor
weather