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Exercise
a.

Match the device and/or the technique to the right description.

1. Fracture bedpan a) A shallow vessel used by a bedridden person for urination or
2. Bedpan defecation.
3. Diaper b) A movable device resembling a chair with a bucket underneath the
4. Suppository seat as a chamber pot.
5. Commode c) A solid but readily meltable cone or cylinder of usually medicated
6. Enema material for insertion into a bodily passage or cavity (such as the
rectum).
d) Smaller vessel with one flat end for ease of use for specific patients
with hip fractures, hip replacements, or lower extremity fractures.
e) An injection of liquid into the rectum and colon by way of the anus.
f) A basic garment consisting of an absorbent material drawn up
between the legs and fastened about the waist.

b. Below are some excerpts of a nurse assisting a patient with the above fecal elimination

technique and device. Match the instruction to the right technique or device.

"Since this 3) ……………………………
"I’ll help you get "I’m going to gently roll you to one
…………….. is smaller than the
comfortable on the bed. side to remove the old 2) ………………
regular one, you won’t need to
Please lift your hips ……………… Now, I’ll clean the area to
lift as high. I’ll gently turn you
slightly, or I can assist if keep your skin healthy. I’m placing a

needed. I’m going to slide fresh one under you and gently a bit to the side to position the
pan. Now, I’ll help you settle
the 1) …………………………….. rolling you back. Please let me know
back onto it. Let me know if it
under you now. Once if you’re comfortable, and I’ll adjust
feels comfortable."
you’re done, let me know, if needed."
and I’ll help you clean up

and remove it.”
"I’m here to help you with 5)
……………………………... Let’s take

"I’m going to help you lie on your left it one step at a time. Please
side with your knees slightly bent. hold onto my arm for support
Take some deep breaths and try to as you slowly stand up. Now,
we’ll carefully move over to it
relax. I’ll be inserting 4) ………………
…….…………….. gently; it may feel a bit together. Let’s make sure
you’re comfortable and
cool. Please let me know if you feel
steady as you sit down."
any discomfort, and I can pause."
"Now that it’s in, try to hold it in for

"I’ll help you with the 6) ……………………………... Please lie on your left side with your knees pulled up slightly.
Take slow, deep breaths to help relax your muscles. I’ll insert the enema tip gently; you might feel some
coolness. As I release the fluid, try to hold it for as long as you’re comfortable." Let me know when you’re
ready, and I’ll help you to the bathroom or provide a bedpan."

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