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    The document outlines the proper procedure and rationale for performing perineal care, including correctly positioning the client, washing hands, preparing antiseptic sponges, identifying and explaining the procedure to the patient, applying sterile gloves, and using specific motions with fresh sponges to clean the genital and inner thigh areas from the clitoris to the anus and halfway up the inner thighs. The procedure demonstrates knowledge and skills for providing thorough cleansing of the perineal region in a sanitary manner according to established steps and techniques.

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    The document outlines the proper procedure and rationale for performing perineal care, including correctly positioning the client, washing hands, preparing antiseptic sponges, identifying and explaining the procedure to the patient, applying sterile gloves, and using specific motions with fresh sponges to clean the genital and inner thigh areas from the clitoris to the anus and halfway up the inner thighs. The procedure demonstrates knowledge and skills for providing thorough cleansing of the perineal region in a sanitary manner according to established steps and techniques.

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    PERINEAL CARE Rationale

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    The document outlines the proper procedure and rationale for performing perineal care, including correctly positioning the client, washing hands, preparing antiseptic sponges, identifying and explaining the procedure to the patient, applying sterile gloves, and using specific motions with fresh sponges to clean the genital and inner thigh areas from the clitoris to the anus and halfway up the inner thighs. The procedure demonstrates knowledge and skills for providing thorough cleansing of the perineal region in a sanitary manner according to established steps and techniques.

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    Name: _________________________________ Year & Section: ____________ Score: _________

    Subject: _______________________________ Date: __________________

    PERINEAL CARE

    PROCEDURE RATIONALE

    ATTITUDE
    1. Displays readiness in performing
    the procedure
    2. Accepts criticism by showing
    effort to correct mistakes
    3. Shows enthusiasm and interest in
    performing the procedure.
    4. Employs professionalism,
    reliability, and confidence in
    performing the procedure.
    5. Answer rationale questions
    correctly.
    KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
    1. Position client in lithotomy
    position
    2. Wash hands.

    3. Prepare six (6) sterile sponges


    soaked with antiseptic solution
    (iodine).
    (Use picking forceps).
    4. Identify the patient, introduce self,
    and explain the procedure.
    5. Apply sterile gloves for the prep
    procedure.
    6. Take a fresh sponge to begin
    each new area and do not return
    to a clean with a used sponge.
    Six sponges are needed.
    7. Use a zigzag motion from the
    clitoris to lower abdomen just
    above the pubic hairline.

    8. Use a zigzag motion on the inner


    thigh from the labia majora to
    about halfway between the hip
    and the knee.

    9. Repeat on the other inner thigh.

    10. Apply a single stroke on one side


    from clitoris over labia, perineum
    and anus.
    11. Repeat for the other side.

    12. Use a single stroke in the middle


    from the clitoris over the vulva
    and the perineum
    13. Remove gloves.

    14. Wash hands.

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