Personal hygiene Teaching 701
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene. Have clean bed linen. Change them once a week and wash them well before using them again. It is important to air out the bedding regularly.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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