Pearson Vue Skills-Dresses Client With Affected (Weak) Right Arm

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Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

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Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door

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Asks which top he/she would like to wear and dresses him/her in top of choice

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While avoiding overexposure of client, removes gown from the unaffected side first, then removes gown from the affected side

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::CRITICAL:: Assists to put the right (affected/eak) arm through the right sleeve of the top before placing garment on left (unaffected) arm

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

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Finishes with clothing in place

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Disposes of gown into soiled linen container

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Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

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Washes hands