Guidance on maintaining personal hygiene in nail care.
Nail care is important in the maintenance of personal hygiene and is an essential aspect of patient care. Confusion about who should perform nail care for patients has resulted in poor practice and cycles of non-activity. This article provides guidance for nurses on performing routine nail care.
Malkin
Bridget
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Birmingham City University, Birmingham. bridget.malkin@bcu.ac.uk
Berridge
Pat
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D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D009262:Nails