CNA SKILL: DRESSING A CLIENT WITH AN AFFECTED RIGHT ARM

SKILL 9 - DRESSES CLIENT WITH AFFECTED
(WEAK) RIGHT ARM
1 Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and
directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever
possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Asks which shirt he/she would like to wear and dresses
him/her in shirt of choice
4 Avoids overexposure of client by ensuring client’s chest
is covered
5 Removes gown from the left (unaffected) side first,
then removes gown from the right (affected/weak) side
6 Before dressing client, disposes of gown into soiled
linen container
7 Assists to put the right (affected/weak) arm through
the right sleeve of the shirt before placing garment
on left (unaffected) arm
8 While putting on shirt, moves body gently and
naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limbs
and joints
9 Finishes with clothing in place
10 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low
position
11 After completing skill, washes hands

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