Because Mr. Trosack is male and elderly he may be at higher risk of complications from NIDDM. (Ruigomez & Rodriguez 1998) The third health concern is his newly diagnosed hypertension. Hypertension is known as the silent killer and his blood pressures must be monitored and controlled. While he has probably been living with this condition as well, undiagnosed, he must now monitor his blood pressure to assess the efficacy of his new medication; and adapt his diet for this condition in addition to his NIDDM. Mr. Trosack also has some hearing loss and poor vision which can impact his ADL’s as he tries to recover and care for himself after surgery.
Good personal hyginene helps to prevent or develop infections, illness or bad odours, it also helps with confidence, motivation, body image and self esteem. 2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well being People have to maintain a good standard of hygiene when people do not it affects how their are feeling. Hair - Can become greasy, unkept, smelly and matterd Skin - Can be come dry and start body odours. Because of a build up of sweat in the glands within the skin bacteria increases. Teeth- Another effect of poor hygiene is bad breath which is lack of brushing this allows bacteria to grow or having food in between teeth can start to rot over time so leading to bad breath.
Unit 4222-266 Outcome 1 1. The general principles for environmental cleaning are to remove and stop dust and dirt building up on objects. By doing this you can provide a safe and clean environment for your patients by preventing and lowering the risk of infection. 2. Cleaning schedules are in place to prevent and control infections.
By promoting personal hygiene in your own practice and appearance, and assisting individuals that you care for, you are leading by example. 1.2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well being. Poor personal hygeine can initially lead to the individual developing body odour from either not washing or not changing their clothing, this can lead to the person becoming isolated as family, freinds or the wider community as they are reluctant to spend time with the person. Not keeping their body and skin clean can lead to health problems such as bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections such as athletes foot. Poor dental hygeine will first be indicated by a build up of plaque on the teeth and bad breath but can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and loss of teeth, which can make a person who already has low self esteem loose more confidence.
Personal hygiene is also important in the fight against infection. I must keep my nails short; this also helps prevent accidently harming the person when I am assisting them to move. Hair should be kept clean and long hair tied back out of the way. Watches and rings should not be worn
Odours occur from bacteria found on our skin and in our mouths. Taking good care of our skin and mouth helps to protect us infections regular bathing and teeth cleaning can help to protect us from bad odours. Poor personal hygiene is known to cause illness. Poor hygiene can be a sign of mental health issues or low self esteem from isolation from others. 2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene When supporting an individual with intimate personal hygiene it is important to explain to the individual what is going to happen and ensuring that they understand what is going to happen and that they are comfortable with what is going to happen.
The pain and troubles will go away before you can start the rehab. One thing you can do is try to find a way to cope with the pain or limit the amount of pressure during the activity. Using ointments during games and practices will help with pain. There is no way to prevent this injury because most of the time it comes from another injury or happens only during an activity, but getting early diagnosis and treatment will help with a lot of the complications. A physical exam will reveal if you have compartment syndrome by having pain when a compartment is squeezed, will experience severe pain when you move the affected area (like moving the toes will hurt the lower leg), and will have swollen and shiny skin.
Small cuts can quickly turn into severe ulcers and infections. Therefore, diabetes treatments should include regular foot checks. Any injuries should be brought to the attention of a doctor. Prognosis for a type 1 diabetes is good as long as you keep your blood sugar controlled, if not complications can occur such as: * Increased heart attack risk * Eye problems, including blindness * Nerve pain * Infections on the skin, especially the feet, this could require amputation in serious cases * Kidney damage * High blood pressure * High cholesterol (Kive, R. & Boskey, E. PhD.
Down the respirator tract into the lungs. Coughs,cold and other common air Bourne infections. How can our own health or personnel hygiene put others at risk in the work place. Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves, and others, from illness. This means washing hands, being carefully not to cough or sneeze on others, cleaning things that you touch if you are unwell
A clean house can prevent infestations of disease-carrying vermin, such as rodents, cockroaches, fleas and lice. In addition, making sure your bathroom is sanitary can prevent the spread of dangerous viruses, such as hepatitis A, which can be spread through contact with fecal matter, according to the CDC. Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary defines hygiene as practices conducive to health. This includes taking care of your body, maintaining good oral health and eliminating odors. The Department of Health in the Philippines explains that poor personal hygiene can cause skin diseases and worm infestations, diarrheal diseases and dental diseases.