The Importance of Discussing with the Client the Level of Support He or She Requires in a Familiar Language

The Importance of Discussing with the Client the Level of Support He or She Requires in a Familiar Language

It is vitally important that the use of the clients’ familiar language

is discussed. Assistance, a translator, or a member of staff

speaking the clients desired language should be provided at all times,

or to the best availability. This will enhance the care of the

client. It is also important to ensure that simple medical

terminology is used with clients so that they understand exactly the

condition, diagnosis and procedure and make sure that no medical

jargon is used with the clients.

Describe good hygiene practices; particularly in relation to mouth

care, nail care and care of hair

To practice good hygiene and care is not to expose too much of the

patient at any one time. Always maintain the dignity of the patient

and privacy at all times. Exposure should be prevented or clients

will become cold.

Mouth care is extremely important for everyone as bacteria will

multiply in a mouth that is not properly cleaned and this could lead

to infections and mouth disease. The mouth is kept clean by using a

pink sponge stick dipped in mouthwash solution. Care should be taken

to clean inside of the cheeks and also the tongue as this can refresh

the patients, mouth. The teeth or dentures should then be brushed

and cleaned. Checks should be made to ensure that the mouth is not

sore and that ulcers or red areas are present. When checking the

mouth also make sure that the lips are not sore or cracked, Cream

should be used on the lips such as Vaseline or white petroleum jelly.

Nail care is also important ...

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...ntravenous drip, the patient’s choice of

clothing is limited. It is very difficult for the client to wear a

long sleeved garment and preferably a short-sleeved garment should be

worn or a very loose garment. Slippers must be worn on the ward, to

prevent infections. After surgery the use of heavy scented toiletries

should be not used in order to avoid risk of infection to the wound.

There are many things that affect the patient’s choice, but there are

things that have been adapted to help the individual choice in

regarding clothing/toiletries. For example Mrs P can’t bend over to

put her tight on after an operation there are many accessories that

can help her that is a tight aid. For the client to be comfortable,

and have pleasant surroundings and wearing familiar clothing is a

great benefit for their recovery.