grooming (redirected from groom)

self-care assistance: dressing/grooming,

a nursing intervention from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) defined as assisting patient with clothes and appearance. See also Nursing Interventions Classification.

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grooming

brushing and combing of the hair. A passive exercise in dogs and horses resulting in the development of a minor occupation of groom, institution of grooming parlor, and equipment. Cats and some dogs actively groom themselves. Cattle make some attempts at it, especially cows of their calves.

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grooming disorders

grooming-type behavior that is damaging to the cat or objectionable to the owner; includes excessive grooming as a displacement activity associated with stress.

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clinical etiquette

Professional comportment Medical practice The components of medical practice which, in addition to ethics and competence, define what it is to be a physician

Clinical etiquette

Bedside manner Avoid easy familiarity, be attentive of Pts needs, do not eat on rounds

Dress Conservative & appropriate

Grooming Clean, neat, unobtrusive

Language Respectful, at level of audience, non-use of vulgar vernacular or demeaning appellations, discretion regarding others' condition (JAMA 1988; 260:2559)