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7.1. Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify the importance of good hygiene practices. Describe hygiene-related diseases. Recognize the impact good hygiene has on mental health. The term hygiene is defined as the measures or practices conducive to preserving health and preventing disease through cleanliness.
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Imbalanced nutrition related to anorexianervosa, as evidenced by muscle weakness and decreased serum albumin.
Patient will attain a normal BMI of 18.5 to 24.9.Patient will report decreased muscle weakness and improved energy levels.Patient will have serum albumin levels within the normal range of 3.4 to 5.4 g/dL.1. Obtain comprehensive nutritional history. A comprehensive nutritional history should not only include diet recalls but also eating patterns and dietary habits to assess the precipitating factors for anorexia further. 2. Assess the patient’s attitudes and beliefs towards eating and food. Many psychological, psychosocial, religious, and cultural f...
1. Offer high-calorie drinks and snacks often. Higher-calorie diets lead to faster weight gain in hospitalized patients. 2. Make a selective menu and allow the patient to choose meals as much as possible. A patient who gains self-confidence and feels in control of the environment is more likely to eat preferred foods. 3. Establish a strict eating s...
Nurses promote healthy nutrition to prevent disease, assist patients to recover from illness and surgery, and teach patients how to optimally manage chronic illness with healthy food choices. Healthy nutrition helps to prevent obesity and chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. By proactively encouraging healthy eating habits, nurses provide the tools for ...
- 2021
Sep 26, 2022 · Assisting patients with basic hygiene creates a personal connection between the healthcare provider and the patient and is vital to maintaining the patient’s health. It is the responsibility of the healthcare professional to balance the proper amount of grooming; too much grooming and too little grooming can both have negative effects. There are various healthcare settings and patients; thus ...
- Alyssa L. Goldenhart, Hassan Nagy
- 2022/09/26
- 2021
The nurse should educate people on the importance of good hygiene practices. For example, promoting medical asepsis prohibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, which leads to decreased chances of infections. In addition, good hygiene can aid in preventing the spread of diseases to others, promote self-esteem, and boost mood.
These practices include brushing teeth and routinely washing parts of the body and hair with soap and water. Implementing and encouraging regular body washing and oral care can prevent the spread of hygiene-related diseases outlined in Table 7.1. Body System. Hygiene-Related Disease or Condition. Image.
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The main function of a nursing assistant is to provide assistance to clients with activities of daily living. Activities of daily living (ADLs) include hygiene, grooming, dressing, fluid and nutritional intake, mobility, and elimination needs. See Figure 5.1 [1] for an illustration of ADLs. Hygiene refers to keeping the body clean and reducing ...
