Hygiene, privacy, and dignity
NCLEX-RN glossary · Basic Care And Comfort
Definition
The foundational nursing responsibility to maintain client cleanliness while honoring their bodily autonomy and personal space.
Hygiene, privacy, and dignity in plain English
This is essential for both physical skin integrity and the preservation of the client's psychosocial well-being across all care settings. The main trap is assuming that a client who is unconscious or cognitively impaired no longer requires privacy measures (like closing curtains) during hygiene care.
Practice Hygiene, privacy, and dignity
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