Question

In a short essay, as you providing a bed bath to a client, describe how would you integrate an ongoing assessment into the process of bathing a client?

Answer 1

Ans

Supplies for a Bed Bath : -

Large bowl of warm water

Soap (regular or non-rinse soap)

Two washcloths or sponges

Dry towel

Lotion

Shaving supplies, if you are planning to shave the patient

Comb or other hair care products

If you wash the patient's hair, use either a dry shampoo that combs out or a basin that is designed for washing hair in bed. This kind of basin has a tube in the bottom that allows you to keep the bed dry before you later drain the water.

The following steps should be followed when giving a bed bath : -

Bring all the supplies you will need to the patient's bedside. Raise the bed to a comfortable height to prevent straining your back.

Explain to the patient that you are about to give them a bed bath.

Make sure you uncover only the area of the body you are washing. This will keep the person from getting too cold. It also provides privacy.

While the patient is lying on their back, begin by washing their face and move toward their feet. Then, roll your patient to one side and wash their back.

To wash a patient's skin, first wet the skin, then gently apply a small amount of soap. Check with the patient to make sure the temperature is okay and you are not rubbing too hard.

Make sure you rinse all the soap off, then pat the area dry. Apply lotion before covering the area up.

Bring fresh, warm water to the patient's bedside with a clean washcloth to wash private areas. First wash the genitals, then move toward the buttocks, always washing from front to back.