Shaving the male resident
LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer, November 2, 2006
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Residents usually feel better when they are well groomed, and a daily shave for men is an important part of grooming. CNAs can help male residents keep up their appearances with the following steps to proper shaving:
- Check with your immediate supervisor for specific instructions
- Wash your hands
- Assemble the equipment and bring to bedside
- Identify the resident and make introductions
- Provide privacy for the resident
- Elevate the bed to a comfortable working height
- Provide good lighting
- Make sure if the resident wears dentures he has them in his mouth
- Place a towel under the resident's chin and across his chest
- Apply preshave lotion if the resident requests it
- Hold the resident's skin taut with one hand and shave in the direction of the hair growth
- Apply aftershave or moisturizing lotion
- Remove the towel from under the resident's chin and across his chest
- Lower the bed to its original position
- Clean the razor
- Wash your hands
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