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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
Nursing Standard, 22(34), 35-40. To discuss the importance of maintaining patient dignity and respect in clinical practice. Assisting patients to maintain personal hygiene is a fundamental aspect of nursing care. However, it is a task often delegated to junior or newly qualified staff. Hospitalized patients should be assisted to maintain
- ACCOUNTABILITY. Per the American Nursing Association’s Code of Ethics, professional accountability, one of the important ethical principles in nursing is defined as "being answerable to oneself and others for one's own actions."
- AUTONOMY. Autonomy is another one of the essential ethical principles in nursing. It refers to a nurse's ability to act according to their knowledge and judgment while providing nursing care within their scope of practice.
- BENEFICENCE. Beneficence, another one of the important ethical principles in nursing is defined as charity and kindness and is demonstrated by nursing actions that benefit others.
- FIDELITY. Another one of the main ethical principles in nursing is fidelity. Fidelity is the act of being faithful and keeping one's promises.
of safe and effective care. the importance The practice of hand hygiene is directly related to patient safety and therefore falls within the parameters of safe practice. Relational Ethics: The choice to practice proper hand hygiene shows respect and care for a patient. onsequentialism: The consequences of washing ones hands or failing to comply
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- “The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.”
- “The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population.”
- “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient.”
- “The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care.”
Cultural practices or behaviors, socioeconomic status, developmental level, and personal preferences are factors that influence an individual’s hygiene practices. These factors may differ greatly from one individual to the next. Understanding these differences and factors that impact how an individual practices personal hygiene is important ...
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Feb 29, 2024 · LPN. February 29, 2024. The nursing code of ethics is a tool for nurses at all levels of practice. The code establishes and reiterates the fundamental commitments and values of nurses. It identifies the boundaries of professional nursing practice and loyalties and outlines the duties of nurses extending beyond individual patient encounters.
