Hygiene, Environmental Safety, and Infection Control in Nursing | Chapter 14 from Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition)
Hygiene, Environmental Safety, and Infection Control in Nursing | Chapter 14 from Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition) Welcome to Chapter 14 of the Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri. This chapter covers the foundations of hygiene, client safety, and infection control—critical concepts for every practical nurse and NCLEX-PN candidate. From fire safety to disaster response and proper use of PPE, it equips you to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care. Watch the full chapter video summary below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for every NCLEX-PN chapter review and safety update: Principles of Hygiene Care Provide individualized bathing, grooming, perineal care, and oral hygiene, focusing on privacy, comfort, pain management, and maintaining skin integrity. Promote patient independence and involve clients in self-care as much as poss...