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2021 LATEST study guide #3 funds Hygiene Objectives

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• Describe factors that influence personal hygiene practices. -Social Practice Ex: Choice by adolescent girls of type of pads used during menstruation -Personal Preferences: Ex: Some patients pr ... efer to shower, whereas other prefer to bathe. *Promotes individualized care -Body Image: Ex: Physical appearance, structure, or function(Affects the way an individual performs hygiene) -Socioeconomics Ex: He or she might not be able to afford basic supplies such as toothpaste. -Health Beliefs and Motivation (Motivations plays a key role in pots hygiene; can't just have knowledge and no motivation) -Cultural variables Ex: People from diverse cultural backgrounds follow diff self-care practices; maintaining cleanliness does not hold the same importance for some ethnic or social groups -Developmental stage: Skin, Feet & Nails, The mouth, Hair, Eyes, Ears, & Nose -Physical Condition: disabilities, disease, injury Social practices-social groups influence personal hygiene (frequency of bathing, time of day of bathing, even brushing of teeth and flossing) Personal Preferences-whether to shower or take a tub bath, once a day or 3xs a day, bath in morning or afternoon or before bed Body image-if a pt maintains a neatly groomed appearance (make-up on every day, perfume, shampoos hair daily, use their own toiletries) be sure to get the details of grooming before making decisions Socioeconomic status-be sensitive in considering the pts economic status influences the ability to regularly maintain hygiene Health beliefs & Motivation-knowledge about the importance of hygiene; patient teaching is often needed to foster self-care hygiene. provide info on a pts health-related issues Cultural variables-ppl who are not sensitive to body odor, prefer to bathe less; do not express disproval; avoid forcing changes unless it affects the pts health [Show More]

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