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    The document outlines the procedure for bathing a one-week old infant. It details gathering supplies such as soap and a basin, washing hands, explaining the process to the mother, checking the water temperature, undressing the infant and taking its temperature, cleaning different body parts using gentle motions, drying the infant, redressing it, and documenting the process. The goal is to safely bathe the newborn in a methodical way.

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    The document outlines the procedure for bathing a one-week old infant. It details gathering supplies such as soap and a basin, washing hands, explaining the process to the mother, checking the water temperature, undressing the infant and taking its temperature, cleaning different body parts using gentle motions, drying the infant, redressing it, and documenting the process. The goal is to safely bathe the newborn in a methodical way.

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    VOX HUMANA TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGES

    CAREGIVING NCII
    HEALTHCARE SERVICES NCII

    INFANT BATHING PROCEDURE

    Good morning mam/sir, I am Lavier Nacion, today I am going to perform INFANT BATHING PROCEDURE.

    The Scenario: The infant is a week old.

    PROCEDURES:

     First: Determine the infant physical development and size.


     Gather the necessary equipments needed and arrange them accordingly (such as baby liquid soap, basin, and
    other paraphernalia.)
     Wash hand.
     Identify the infant and explain the procedure to the mother.
     Fill the basin with water and place it in a firm surface. Then check the water temperature by using your elbow.
     Partially undress the infant and check the condition by taking temperature rectally.
     Wrap the infant with a bath towel; clean infants face, eyes (inner and outer contour), nose, forehead, down to
    the chin with the S motion, mouth, gums, and ears.
     Then pat dry.
     Hold the infant with a football hold with the head over the basin. Shampoo in circular motion.
     Then pat dry gently.
     Totally undress the infant to the basin. Wash the infants’ body paying attention to the skin folds and genitals.
     Then pat dry to the towel.
     Diaper and redress the infant. Do a cord care if necessary.
     Place the infant to the crib with a safety precaution or offer the infant to the mother for feeding.
     Return all the equipments.
     Clean the area.
     Wash hand.
     Do the documentation.

    The procedure is done.


    THANK YOU!

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