CNA Skill 09

SKILL 9: DRESSES PATIENT WITH AFFECTED (WEAK) RIGHT ARM

1. Introduce yourself and explain the procedure to the patient.
2. Provide privacy.
3. Perform hand hygiene
4. Raise the height of the bed to a safe level.
5. Keep the patient covered while removing their gown.
6. Remove the gown from the left side first.
7. Place the used gown in a designated laundry hamper.
8. Ask the patient about their preferences for desired clothing.
9. Start dressing them on their right side first. Insert their hand through the sleeve of their shirt and grasp the hand of the patient to guide it through the sleeve.
10. Place their unaffected arm in the shirt sleeve, grasping the hand of the patient. Finish putting on their shirt by buttoning.
11. Return the patient to lying on their back.
12. Ensure the bed is low and locked.
13. Place the call light or signaling device within reach of the patient.
14. Perform hand hygiene.