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• "I’ll need you to turn onto your left side first, and then we’ll switch to the right. This will help me place
it properly."
• "I’m going to adjust your hips slightly so that I can wrap it securely. Just let me know if you’re
uncomfortable at any point."
• "Let’s get you up and move toward it. You can hold onto my arm for support."
• "Once we’re at it, I’ll help you sit down slowly. Let me know if you need any adjustments for comfort."
• “Wrap your arms around my shoulder so I can help you sit on it.”
• "I’ll need you to lie on your left side to make it more effective. Bend your knees slightly toward your
chest if you can."
• "Hope you don’t mind me gently lifting your hips to make this more comfortable. Is that okay?"

Initiating procedure

• "I’m going to slide it under your hips now. Let me know if there’s any discomfort."
• "I’ll help you lower yourself gently onto it. Is it stable enough for you to sit on it?”
• "Before I start, is it okay if I gently lift your hips to access the area?"
• "I’m going to clean your hips with wet tissue. Is it okay if I touch the area to do so?"
• "I’m going to gently lift your hips to start inserting it inside. Is that okay?"
• "It will go about an inch inside. Let me know if you feel any discomfort or want to pause."
• "I’ll slip it down your hips gently. Let me know if you need a break."
• "Now I’ll position it in the front, then secure the adhesive tabs to fit your waist.”
• “Now that you are seated, I’ll step out for your privacy.”
• “Take your time and let me know when you’re finished by pressing the call button.”
• “I’m going to gently touch the area to apply the lubricant. Is that okay?”
• "You might feel some pressure as the fluid enters. Let me know if you feel discomfort or need to
pause."

Exercise
a. Chose the proper expression should be used by a nurse in each of the given scenario below.

1. The nurse wants to help a patient get in the right position to use a bedpan. Which expression best suits
the context?
a. "Let’s get you up and move toward the bedpan.”
b. "I’ll need you to lie on your left side to make the bedpan more effective."
c. “Wrap your arms around my shoulder so I can help you sit in the bedpan.”
d. "I’m going to adjust your hips slightly so that I can wrap the bedpan securely.”
e. "Do you mind if I help you adjust your hips to make sure the bedpan is in the right spot?”

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