University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

238

Pages:

10
Author:

Sheha A.

**Procedure of Bed Bath** * Identify the patient and assess the case need. * Check doctor's set orders for any specific precautions. * Assess the seasonal clothing of the patient. * Assess the patient's mental state. * Find out the available facilities in the room. * Provide privacy, avoid noise, and maintain proper light. * Teach the patient and relatives about personal hygiene. **Equipment:** * **Basics:** 2 basins * Soap and soap dish * 2 bath cloths * 1 face towel * 1 bath blanket * Essential spirit and powder * Oil cotton * Comb & oil * 2 soaps or paper soap * 2 jugs * 1 bucket * Clean bed linen * Clean clothes for patient * Bucket or a large basin * Bath thermo meter **Procedure:** * Explain the procedure to the patient. * Cover the patient with a sheet while exposing only the body part to be washed. * Fill hot and cold water in the basin half-full and check the temperature on the back of your hand. * Spread face towel around neck. * Spread bath towel over the arm and remove the sleeve. * Wash hands, forearms, and the back of hands. * Cleanse eyes from inner to outer corner. * Rinse with a sponge and towel. * Dry with a face towel and replace the sleeve. * Do the same with the other hand. * Wash and dry the face. **Legs:** * Place fresh towel lengthwise covering the right leg. * The same for the left leg. * Wash both legs with soap and water. * Dry the legs thoroughly. * Place the legs in a position of crisscross. * Wash feet and clean between toes. * Dry feet thoroughly. * Apply moisturizer. **Chest:** * Cover chest with towel and expose chest down to abdomen. * Wet chest and apply soap in a circular movement, paying attention to skin folds. * Rinse soap thoroughly by wiping. * Dry with bath towel. **Abdomen:** * Fold top sheet to expose abdomen. * Wet and clean abdomen with soap. * Clean umbilicus and around it with soap. * Rinse abdomen and dry with towel. * Cover the patient with top sheet and towel. **Back** * Turn the patient on side or left lateral position, close to edge of bed, with back towards nurse. * Expose back including buttocks, spine, and place bath towel on bed, close to the patient's back. * Wet the area and apply soap with spontaneous movements, clean and rinse. * Soap and dry the spine. * Give massage by applying friction from base to spine with palms and fingers from spine to sides. **Nail & Hair Care** * Provide clean gown and pajamas. * Replace clothes after dressings. * Cleanse nails and clean in between fingers and toes. * Clean the bed linen if needed. * Offer a bed basin (coffee or tea). * Position the patient in a comfortable position and proper alignment. * Cut short the nails and trim the nails. * Comb the hair and massage the scalp. * Head wash. * Record the procedure in the nurse's record with time, date, signs, and complications noticed.