Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Care Procedure

• Morning, afternoon, and evening care are used to describe the type of hygienic care given at different times of the day

Early Morning Care
• Is provided to clients as they awaken in the morning
• In a hospital it is provided by nurses on the night shift
• Helps clients ready themselves for breakfast or for early  diagnostic tests Consists of:
• Providing a urinal or bed pan if client is confined to bed
• Washing the face and hands and
• Giving oral care

Late Morning Care
• Is provided after clients have breakfast

Includes:
• The provision of a urinal or bed pan
• A bath or shower
• Perineal care
• Back massage and
• Oral, nail and hair care
• Making clients bed

Afternoon Care
• When clients return from physiotherapy or diagnostic tests
• Includes:
- Providing bed pan or urinal
- Washing the hands and face
- Assisting with oral care refresh clients

Evening Care
• Is provided to clients before they retire for the night
• Involves:
- Providing for elimination needs
- Washing hands
- Giving oral care
- Back massage care as required

Study questions:
1. Explain the purpose of bed bath, mouth care, and perineal care.
2. Describe therapeutic bath.
3. State the three types of massage strokes used in back care.
4. Which position is appropriate to give perineal care in both sexes?