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[Narrator] Having clean, combed hair

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is an important part
of feeling comfortable

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and can help the person
feel more like themselves.

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Helping the person wash
or style their hair

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or helping a man shave.

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[Nurse] Morning, Margaret.

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[Narrator] Can aid in preserving

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the person's sense of
identity and dignity.

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I'm here to wash your hair.

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Oh, exciting day.

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[Narrator] Washing a person's hair

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when they're no longer
able to be out of bed

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requires a fair amount of preparation,

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but will be very refreshing.

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For people with reduced
energy or capacity,

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there are also special aids available,

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such as inflatable shampoo basins

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and waterless shampoo caps,

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that can make washing hair in bed easier.

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These are available in
healthcare supply stores.

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To wash a patient's hair in bed,

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begin by covering the
bed with garbage bags

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or moisture-proof pads to
keep it from getting wet

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and place a pail on the floor below

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to catch the dirty water.

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Gently position the person

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so their head is slightly
over the edge of the bed.

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Bend your knees.

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[Narrator] Being sure to explain

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and reassure the person
about what you're doing.

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How's that?

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Okay.

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Okay, now I'm just
gonna put another towel.

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So, if you can just lift up here.

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There you go.

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Okay.

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Okay.

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[Narrator] Wet the hair
with clean, warm water,

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and gently shampoo and
massage the person's head.

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When shampooing and rinsing hair,

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watch for open sores, dry
areas, or pressure areas,

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particularly on the back of
the head and around the ears.

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Rinse well using warm water,

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collecting the water in
the pail on the floor.

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Towel off the hair, and
comb and style as usual.

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When helping a male patient shave,

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use an electric razor

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to reduce the risk of
accidentally cutting the skin.

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