Fundamentals - Hygiene

This lecture is based on the following textbook: Treas, L. S., Barnett, K. L., & Smith, M. H. (2022). Davis Advantage for Basic Nursing: Thinking, Doing, and Caring (3rd Ed.). F.A. Davis. 🎥 Video Description: This lecture was originally recorded for my nursing fundamentals class to reinforce important hygiene concepts—and I’m sharing it here for anyone looking for extra help or a review tool. I'm a registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing education and experience teaching in both ADN and BSN programs. This video focuses on basic hygiene care, a critical part of providing safe, respectful, and holistic nursing care. In this lecture, we’ll cover: Importance of Hygiene in Nursing Practice – Explore how hygiene impacts patient comfort, dignity, safety, and infection control. Types of Hygiene Care – Including bathing, oral care, perineal care, foot and nail care, and hair care. Factors Influencing Hygiene Practices – Such as culture, personal preferences, health status, and mobility. Assessment and Planning – How to assess a patient’s hygiene needs and develop individualized care plans. Nursing Interventions – Learn safe and evidence-based techniques for assisting patients with hygiene. Promoting Independence and Privacy – Strategies to maintain patient dignity and encourage self-care when appropriate. #hygienenursingcare #nursinghygiene #fundamentalsofnursing #DavisAdvantage #BasicNursing #nursingstudent #nursingeducation #bedbath #oralcare #perinealcare #haircare #footcare #nailcare #nursingskills #nursinglecture #nursinginterventions #nursingassessment #studentnurse #nurseeducator #ADLcare #nursingschoolhelp