CARE OF HAIR /TREATMENT OF INFESTED

HAIR AND SERVING OF A BED PAN.

Hair care is an essential part of personal
hygiene and has an important role
maintaining self-esteem and quality of life.

TREATMENT OF
INFESTED HAIR Infested
hair refers to a condition where the hair is heavily
populated by parasite such as lice or other insert
 The care and treatment of infested hair such as head lice,
typically fall under the preview of nursing care. Here are
some steps to consider. Personal hygiene includes care of the
hair, skin, nails, mouth, eyes, ears [Dougherty and Lister,
2015 and facial shaving [Ette and Gretton ` , 2019].
 ASSESSMENT: Assess the extent of infestation in any
potentials application, such as skin irritation
ISOLATION: Isolate the affected individual to prevent the
infestation from spreading to others.
EDUCATION: Provide educate to the patient and their family
about the infestation, its causes, and how to prevent
reinfestation.
TREATMENT: Administer or recommend appropriate
treatments which may include medication shampoos or
topical treatments. Follow manufacturers guidelines.
HYGIENE: Encourage proper hair and scalp hygiene, including
regular washing and use of clean personal items like combs
and brushes.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING: Advice on cleaning disinfecting
personal items and the living environment to prevent
reinfestation.
MONITORING: Follow up with the patient to ensure that the
infestation is resolved and that there are no complications.
REMEMBER THAT SPECIFIC PROTOCOLS MAY VARY, SO IT IS
IMPORTANT FOR A NURSE TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES AND
RECOMMEDATIONS ESTABLISHED BY HEALTHCARE
INSTITUTION.

SERVING OF BEDPAN.
Bedpan is a device used as a receptacle
for the urine and/or faeces of a person
who is confined to bed and therefore
not to use a toilet or chamberpot.
Bedpan can be either reusable
disposable.

Serving a bedpan is an essential nursing task that falls under

the foundation of nursing care. Here are the steps involved in
serving a bedpan.
 PREPARE THE EQUIPMENT: Gather the necessary supplies,
including a clean bedpan, disposables gloves, toilet tissue and
a towel for cleaning patient.
EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURE: Communicate with the patient to
explain what you will be doing and ensure they are
comfortable with the process.
MAINTAIN PRIVACY AND DIGNITY: Ensure the patient’s
privacy and maintain their dignity throughout the process.
Close curtains or doors as needed.
WASH HANDS AND DON GLOVES: Before starting the
procedure wash your hands thoroughly, and put disposable
gloves to maintain hygiene.
POSITION THE PATIENT: Help the patient into the appropriate
position for using the bedpan, which typically involves raising
the head of the bed to a comfortable angle.
PLACE THE BEDPAN: Carefully place the bedpan under the
patient’s buttocks, ensuring it is positioning correctly.
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE: If the patient requires assistance, offer
support as needed but always respect their autonomy and
preferences.
OFFER TISSUE AND ASSISTANCE: Provide toilet tissue to the
patient and help with the wiping If necessary. Maintain a
gentle respectful approach.
REMOVE THE BEDPAN: Once the patient has finished,
carefully remove the bedpan and placed it on a stable
surface.
 DISPOSE OF WASTE: Dispose of the waste material
appropriately, following infection control protocols.
DOCUMENT: Document the procedure including the date,
time, and any relevant observations.
SERVING A BEDPAN REQUIRES SENSITIVITY, RESPECT FOR
THE PATIENT’S PRIVACY AND ADHERENCE TO INFECTION
CONTROL PRACTICES. IT IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF
NURSING CARE TO MAINTAIN THE COMFORT AND PRIORITY
OF PATIENTS WHO MAY UNABLE TO USE A REGULAR TOILET.
GROUP MEMBERS INDEX NUMBERS
AKASUI VIVIAN ALHASSAN 0311026623
CHRISTABEL YANKEY 0311022023
ANOKYE RICHMOND 0311020923
OTOO BRITTANY 0311020823
ESHUN DEBORAH DUKER 0311031423
BAA RICHARD 0311030523
OWUSU REBECCA AFRIYIE 0311018323
AUGUSTINE OPOKU FRIMPONG 0311030723
DEMAJONG CHARLLOTE AWELANA 0311028623
OKYERE CLARA 0311026323
AFREH PRAISES 0311018023
EUGENIA AGGREY 0311025823
OKYERE DENNIS 0311031723
GENEVIEVE OSEI MANU 0311018823