Nc Skill 2A: Dresses Client With Affected (Weak) Right Arm Pg 29

Front 1

Step 1

Back 1

Knock on door, ID Resident and self, address resident by name, explain procedure by speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Front 2

Step 2

Back 2

Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door

Front 3

Step 3

Back 3

Ask which shirt he/she would like to wear and dresses him/her in shirt of choice.

**SCC SAYS position semi-fowler's if appropriate and raise bed for body mechanics**

Front 4

Step 4

Back 4

While avoiding overexposure of client, removes gown from the UNAFFECTED side FIRST, then removes gown from the affected side and disposes of gown into soiled linen container

Front 5

Step 5

Back 5

Assists to put the right (AFFECTED/WEAK) arm through the right sleeve of the shirt BEFORE placing garment on left (UNAFFECTED) arm

Front 6

Step 6

Back 6

While putting on shirt, moves body gently, and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limbs and joints

Front 7

Step 7

Back 7

Finishes with clothing in place (properly situated and comfortable on body)

Front 8

Step 8

Back 8

Signalling device is within reach and bed is in low position

**(SCC says Bed Low, Locked, Rails Up, Call button within reach, Potty, pain, position, possessions, privacy)**