giving nail care
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*1. Krock before entering the room Identty and gret resident Explain procedures
Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy.
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2. Position the over-bed table in front of the seated resident. It should be low and close to the resident.
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3. Fill the kidney basin with warm water.
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4. Place the kidney basin on the over bed table on top of the paper towels.
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5. Put the resident's fingers into the basin. Position the arms so that he or she is comfortable.
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6. Let the fingernails soak for 5 to 10 minutes (May verbalize without waiting) Re-warm the water
as needed
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7. Clean under the fingernails with the orange stick.
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8. Remove the kidney basin. Dry fingers thoroughly.
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9. Clip fingernails straight across with nail clippers.
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10. Shape nails with an emery board or nail file.
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11. Push cuticles back with a washcloth or orange stick.
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12. Clean and return equipment and supplies to their proper places. Discard disposable supplies.
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*13. Place call light within resident's reach.
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*14. Perform hand hygiene and report and record.
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15. Maintains respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.