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Preoperative preparation, if necessary
Talk to the patient if time is available
Straighten the beddings as needed
Leave patient comfortable
Leave unit clean and in order
Observe and report any unusual observation.
Evening care
Assemble Equipment
After bedpan or urinal
Give back rub and oral hygiene
Straighten bed
Leave patient comfortable
Put headlight on and put off the room light
Make everything handy for the patient.
4.2.2 Baths
A bed bath is a bath given to a patient in a bed who is unable to care for himself.
Bed Bath: (Sponge bath, blanket bath)
Purpose
To promote comfort and cleanliness
To stimulate circulation
To prevent body odors
To prevent pressure sores
To relax the patient
Equipment
1. Two bath towels
2. Face towel 1/
3. Washcloth /2/
4. Own gown
5. Pillowcase
6. Linen for making the bed (one or two large sheets as needed)
7. Soap in the soap dish
8. Two bath basins or one large jug containing warm water and one basin.
9. Brush and comb
10. Bedpan or urinal if needed
11. Tray for nail care of mouth care if necessary
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