Morning care does not have to be interrupted by elimination

It will prevent skin breakdown during care

So the client doesn't have to eliminate after morning care

This will help keep linen clean during morning care.

Protect her hair with a shower cap

Wash her hair as usual

Be careful not to get water on her hair

Wrap a towel around her head to protect her hair

Remove clothing from the side farthest away from you first

Remove clothing from the affected side first

Put clothing on the affected side first

Put clothing on the unaffected side first

Gown, gloves and mask

Gloves

Mask

Gown

Remove the gown from the arm with the IV first

Turn off the IV and disconnect it temporarily while changing the gown

Gather up the sleeve of the arm with the IV and slide it over the IV site and tubing

Put the gown on the arm without the IV first

Daily brushing and combing

Braiding or styling

Cutting the hair to remove tangles and matting

Shampooing

Make sure the wheelchair is securely locked in place

If the client is in bed, place a shampoo tray under her head to protect the linens and mattress

If the client is in a wheelchair, have her lean back over the sink. Place a folded towel over the sink edge to protect her neck

If the client is on a stretcher, his hair should not be shampooed

If the client must lean forward, have him place a folded washcloth over his eyes, and support his forehead with one hand as you shampoo with the other hand

During a shower or bath, support the back of the client's head with a pillow while shampooing the client's hair