Title: Describe the different types of razors including how the nurse aide would use each type.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VIII: Personal Care Skills

Description should include

- electric razor – safest; does not require shaving cream or soap; used for the resident receiving anti-coagulant medications; should not be used near water or residents on oxygen
- disposable razor – requires shaving cream or soap; may cause nicks or cuts
- safety razor – requires shaving cream or soap; may cause nicks or cuts; blades need to be changed periodically.