Hair Care
Introduction
Proper hair care and combing can help comfort the patient. Learn how to properly administer hair care.
Purpose
- To the comfort of the patient.
- To remove tangles from the hair.
- To preserve or keep the hair in good condition during illness.
- To observe the presence of lice without the patient’s being aware of it.
- To prevent infection.
- In preparation for diagnostic procedures involving the head.
Equipment
- Patient’s bath towel
- Hair comb
- Hairbrush
- Vaseline
- Clips
- Rubber bands or tapes
