Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 7-6

Shampooing a Patient’s Hair in Bed (Continued)

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15. Pat hair dry, avoiding any cuts, lesions, or sore spots.
    Remove protective padding but keep one dry protective
    pad under patient’s hair.


16. Gently brush hair, removing tangles as needed.


17. Blow-dry hair on a cool setting, if allowed and if patient
    wishes. If not, consider covering the patient’s head with a
    dry towel, until hair is dry.


18. Change patient’s gown and remove protective pad. Replace
    pillow.


19. Remove equipment and return patient to a position of
    comfort. Remove your gloves. Raise side rail and lower
    bed.


20. Remove additional PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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