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    Perineal Care: Figure 16.2, Giving Peri Care To Females

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    The document outlines the 20 step procedure for providing perineal care to a female client, which includes: 1) gathering equipment and washing hands; 2) explaining the procedure to the client; 3) positioning the client on their back or side and covering them with a towel; 4) gently washing the inner thighs, outer labia, and skin folds from front to back; 5) rinsing the area thoroughly from inner to outer areas; 6) patting the area dry and optionally applying powder; and 7) recording any observations.

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    The document outlines the 20 step procedure for providing perineal care to a female client, which includes: 1) gathering equipment and washing hands; 2) explaining the procedure to the client; 3) positioning the client on their back or side and covering them with a towel; 4) gently washing the inner thighs, outer labia, and skin folds from front to back; 5) rinsing the area thoroughly from inner to outer areas; 6) patting the area dry and optionally applying powder; and 7) recording any observations.

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    The document outlines the 20 step procedure for providing perineal care to a female client, which includes: 1) gathering equipment and washing hands; 2) explaining the procedure to the client; 3) positioning the client on their back or side and covering them with a towel; 4) gently washing the inner thighs, outer labia, and skin folds from front to back; 5) rinsing the area thoroughly from inner to outer areas; 6) patting the area dry and optionally applying powder; and 7) recording any observations.

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    Chapter 16

    PERINEAL CARE

    PROCEDURE FOR GIVING PERI CARE TO THE FEMALE CLIENT:

    1. Gather necessary equipment.

    2. Wash your hands. Put on gloves.

    3. Explain what you are going to do.

    4. Provide privacy.

    5. Assist client to back-lying or side-lying position; place towel or bedpan under


    hips.

    6. Cover client with a towel or sheet.

    7. Expose peri area. Gently wash the inner legs and outer peri area along the
    outside of the labia (see Figure 16.2).

    NOTE: USE A CLEAN AREA OF WASH CLOTH FOR EACH WIPE OF PERI
    AREA PER SERVICE PLAN.

    8. Wash the outer skin folds from front to back. Figure 16.2, Giving Peri Care
    to Females
    9. Wash the inner labia from front to back.
    Fallopian Tube

    10. Gently open all skin folds and wash the


    Ovary
    inner area from front to back. Bladder
    Uterus
    11. Rinse the area well, starting with
    innermost area and proceeding
    outward.
    Urethra Rectum
    12. Wash and rinse the anal area.

    13. Pat the peri area dry. Vagina Cervix Anus

    14. May apply a light dusting of powder to Clitoris


    outer peri area (optional) as per service plan.
    Urethral
    15. Remove towel, bedpan, or sheet. Meatus

    Vaginal
    16. Remove and dispose of gloves. Orifice

    17. Remove, clean, and store equipment.

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    18. Wash your hands.

    19. Make the client comfortable.

    20. Record observations and report anything unusual to nurse/supervisor.

    Chapter Review

    1. What are the purposes of perineal care?

    2. What specific measures should be taken when giving perineal care?

    3. How do you give perineal care to the male client according to proper procedure?

    4. How do you give perineal care to the female client according to proper
    procedure?

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