University:
Liberty University
Course:
NURS 325 | Nursing Concepts
Academic year:

2024
Views:

493

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Bed Bath** Bed bath means bathing a patient who is confined to bed and cannot have the physical and mental capability of self-bathing. Bath is the act of cleansing the body. Baths are given for therapeutic purposes. **Purpose** * To cleanse body of dirt, debris, and perspiration * To refresh * To stimulate circulation * To promote comfort and relaxation * To enhance self-concept * To provide tactile stimulation * To facilitate body to be assessment * To regulate body temperature * To induce sleep * To prevent pressure sores * To remove body substances from body surface * To maintain skin moisture and prevent skin breakdown * To give health instructions to patient * To remove unpleasant odors due to perspiration * To reduce fatigue * To minimize the patient’s isolation * To interact with the patient **Types of Patients needing Bed Bath** * Unconscious or semiconscious patients * Postoperative patients **Patients with strict bed rest:** * Para-plegic patients * Orthopaedic patients in plaster cast & traction **Types of cleaning baths:** * **Bed bath:** It is a bathing of a patient who is confined to bed. * **Therapeutic bath:** The doctor specifies the temperature of the water, medications to be added, and the body part to be soaked. * **Partial bath:** It is an act of cleaning particular areas in the body part. They are face, genitalia, and perineal area, axillae, and upper and lower limbs. * **Self-administered bath:** This is same as a bed bath. The patient is allowed to do it only if he has enough confidence to self-help and to stand procedure. * **Tub bath/bathroom bath:** This bath is close to the bed. Patient only if he has enough confidence for self-help and to stand procedure with assistance. **Teach the patients and relatives about personal hygiene** **Equipment** * Basins - 2 * Soap and Soap dish * Two wash cloths * Two bath towels * One face towel * Surgical spirit and powder * Nail cutter * Comb and brush * Kidney tray or paper bag * 2 buckets * Clean bed sheet * Bucket or a laundry bag * Bath thermometer **Procedure:** **Explain the procedure.** Remove the patient's clothes. Cover with both sheet and cold water sheet and dress. Mix hot and cold water in basin half full and check the temperature on the back of hand. Wet sponge, towel and foam mitten around fingers after removing excess water.