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In the real world those who do not get proper peri care end up with UTIs, yeast infections, etc. I strongly believe what I was taught in my care-giving classes and nursing school. I would not use wipes and not shower daily myself. Would you? Peri wipes are a wonderful product but washcloths should be used at least 1 time each shift.

I feel that the wipes are easy for caregivers. Funny I have been talking to my caregivers about this very subject. I feel for good peri care that a washcloth needs to be used with either soap and water or peri wash. First off I have never worked at a facility where resident had warm wipes available except in a hospital setting. That is awesome if some facilities do. Next I do not feel that the wipes do the job well enough to remove all of the bacteria caused from being incontinent. Also resident who do have open areas that are not covered by dressings don't have to only use wipes. Nobody said you needed to scrub the skin off their poor bodys, DAB those areas with a clean washcloth. I feel that the wipes should be used for in between. I feel good peri care should be done upon getting up in the am and before bed in the pm. Use the washcloths in between. There is no reason to be lazy and cause an infection that just may cause you pt. to have more difficulties. I sure know if I didn't shower daily I would feel clean using those wipes. Forget about the laundry, these people deserve care and the laundry aides do get a paycheck. Always put yourself in the people you care fors place. I hope when I need care I work with those that don't just try to make the "job" of caring for me simple and fast. I know being a caregiver and nurse are busy jobs but take the time to genuinely care for those that need you. Preventative care is an important part of nursing.

I wnet to apollo college in Portland Oregon. I live in Washington

:no:So I took my boards today and am super scared of my results. The test shut off at 85 questions. God help me I am so nervous. I was hard. I can't wait to find out. Danielle

I have to take my NCLEX next week and I am freaking out. I have not studied a whole lot but everyone keeps saying it is easy. Does anyone have any advice? Please help.:redbeathe:bluecry1: