A student has been assigned to provide morning care to a client. The plan of care includes the information that the client requires partial care. What will the student do?
A) Provide total physical hygiene, including perineal care.
B) Provide total physical hygiene, excluding hair care.
C) Provide supplies and orient to the bathroom.
D) Provide supplies and assist with hard-to-reach areas.
Ans: D
Morning care is often identified as either self-care, partial care, or complete care. Clients requiring partial morning care most often receive care at the bedside or seated near the sink in the bathroom. They usually require assistance with body areas that are difficult to reach.
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