Female perineal care

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1. Explain the task clearly and at an unhurried pace, facing the client whenever possible.
2. Provide privacy by closing a curtain, screen or door.
3. Check that the water is safe and comfortable and ask the client to confirm its comfort.
4. Put on clean gloves before perineal washing.
5. Place a pad or linen barrier beneath the perineal area and buttocks before washing.
6. Expose only the area between the hips and knees needed for care.
7. Add soap to a wet washcloth.
8. Wash the genital area from front toward back, using a fresh cloth section for each stroke.Critical · source marked
9. With a clean washcloth, rinse the genital area from front toward back and use a fresh cloth section for every stroke.Critical · source marked
10. Dry the genital area from front to back with a dry cloth or towel.
11. After cleaning the genitals, turn the client sideways and wash the rectal area front to back, using a clean cloth area for each stroke.
12. Rinse the rectal area with a clean cloth, moving front to back and changing cloth area for every stroke.
13. Dry the rectal area front to back with a dry cloth or towel.
14. Reposition the client after cleansing.
15. Empty, rinse and dry the basin.
16. Put the basin in the designated used-supply area.
17. Hamper used linen and dispose of the protective pad appropriately.
18. Prevent used linen from touching your clothing.
19. Remove gloves into the waste container without contaminating yourself, then wash your hands.
20. Leave the call device within reach and lower the bed.