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Questions to Ask Yourself 1. Mrs. Jaskowitz is right-handed, but because of her stroke, she is not able to use her right hand to grip the toothbrush. How should you help Mrs. Jaskowitz brush her teeth? 2. Mr. Randal is unconscious. What should you talk about while you provide mouth care for him? 3. You are bathing Mrs. Feld when Mr. Lloyd, a confused resident from down the hall, walks into the room. He tries to enter the privacy curtain, but cannot seem to find the opening immediately. What should you do? 4. You walk by Mrs. Kitzmiller's room while a new nurse assistant is styling her hair. You have assisted Mrs. Kitzmiller before and you know she likes to wear her hair in a bun. The new nurse assistant is putting it in pigtails. What should you do? 5. Because of a problem with his leg, Mr. Wingard has been having bed baths without a shampoo for 11 days. He likes to wash his hair only in the shower. Today the nurse has asked you to make sure his hair is washed. How should you do this? 6. Mrs. Lanver wants to help dress herself, but she is very slow. What can you do to increase her independence and maintain her dignity?