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PROCEDURE CHECKLIST 30
NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN MEETING PATIENT’S COMFORT:
HAIR CARE
NO. PROCEDURE REMARKS
Establish rapport.
1. - Greet patient & maintain eye contact.
- Introduce yourself.
2. Explain purpose of procedure and provide privacy.
3. Assess condition and type of hair care products needed.
Lower head of the bed; removes pillow from under patient’s
4. neck, and places it under her shoulders.
Place waterproof pad or plastic trash bag under patient’s
5. shoulders and covers with towels.
Place shampoo tray under patient’s shoulders (or head,
depending on how it is made). If using a hard-plastic tray,
liberally pads with towels. An inflatable shampoo tray needs
6. minimal padding. Ensures that the tray will drain into the
washbasin or other receptacle.
Fold the top linens down to the patient’s waist and cover her
7. upper body with a bath blanket.
8. Use gloves if lesions or infestation are present.
9. Remove tangles with comb or fingers.
Wet the hair using warm water then apply shampoo and lather
10. well.
Work from the scalp out and from the front to the back of the
11. head.
12. Gently lift the patient’s head to rub the back of the head.
13. Rinse thoroughly.
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