Asked by Jannessa Nickole on Sep 29, 2024
The female nurse is caring for a male patient who is uncircumcised but not ambulatory and has full function of all extremities. The nurse is providing the patient with a partial bed bath. How should perineal care be performed for this patient?
A) Should be postponed because it may cause embarrassment
B) Should be unnecessary because the patient is uncircumcised
C) Should be done by the patient
D) Should be done by the nurse
Uncircumcised
Referring to a male who has not undergone circumcision, meaning the foreskin covering the head of the penis has not been removed.
Perineal Care
Cleaning the genitals and anal area to prevent infection, often part of personal hygiene or postoperative care routines.
- Acknowledge the essentiality of hygiene methods and their discrepancies among different patients.
- Grasp the concept of tailoring hygiene care to enhance patient comfort and dignity, respecting their customs and preferences.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the essentiality of hygiene methods and their discrepancies among different patients.
- Grasp the concept of tailoring hygiene care to enhance patient comfort and dignity, respecting their customs and preferences.