Manual of Policies and Procedures for Wade Nursing Registry

Helping Client to Dress

Material needed:

Procedure:

  1. Explain what you are going to do
  2. Wash your hands
  3. Obtain materials listed above
  4. Arrange clothing in order of use
  5. Provide privacy (close door, pull curtains)
  6. Lower bed to lowest position. Lower rail on side where you are working
  7. Help client to sit on side of bed, if possible. If client must stay in bed, place in supine position
  8. Help client to put on undershirt or bra, shirt, or pajama top
    1. Over - the - head type garment first. Pull neck of garment over client's head. Guide other arm into garment
    2. Front - button or zipping type garment - place injured arm through sleeve first. Bring shirt to the back of client and guide the other arm into the sleeve
  9. Help client to put on underwear, slacks, shorts, or pajama bottoms. If leg is injured, place into garment first, then other leg. Help client to stand at side of bed and pull up clothing to the waist. If client is in bed, help client to lift buttocks while you pull up the garments
  10. Help client to put socks or stockings and footwear on
  11. Make sure client is safe and comfortable
  12. Place bed in the lowest position ( raise rail if needed )
  13. Wash your hands
  14. Record what you have done, Report any unusual conditions