Question

I am doing a paper for my nursing clinical class and I need help with this

SKILL : Hygiene- Bed Bath

DESCRIPTION OF SKILL: – PROVIDE CLEANLINESS AND COMFORT FOR THE PATIENT WITH LIMITED MOBILITY; Bathing cleans the skin, stimulates circulation provides mild exercise, promotes comfort and enhance healing.

INDICATIONS

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

EVALUATION

NURSING INTERVENTIONS

CLIENT EDUCATION

POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS

NURSING INTERVENTIONS

Answer 1

Hygiene care.

Bed Bath is one of the procedures that come under hygiene care, it is very important to maintain the hygiene of the patient for his comfort, safety and well being.

Indication of bed bath.

1. The client who is confined to the bed.

2. The patient who is in a coma.

3. The patient who had undergone major surgeries.

4. A client with psychiatric illnesses.

5. Patient with a skin infection.

6. Patient with limb surgery or with amputation.

EXPECTED OUTCOME.

1. It acts as the first line of barrier between skin and the microbes.

2. It prevents a decubitis ulcer.

3. It makes the skin free from debris, exudates, and sweat.

4. It promotes circulation.

5. It helps in maintaining sound sleep.

6. It relieves from fatigue.

7. It enhances personal sense and well being.

8. It helps to maintain body temperature.

9. It maintains the interpersonal relationship between the client and the nurse.

NURSING INTERVENTION.

1 ​​​​ explain the procedure to the patient

2. Maintain privacy by putting the screen and curtains.

3. Maintain the temperature of the client's room.

4. Collect all the needed equipment before performing a bed bath.

5. Do not move client unnecessarily.

6. Remove soap and liquid from the client's body.

7. Expose only one part of the body at a time.

8. Give smooth stroke while rubbing soaps and sponges.

9. Provide support while cleaning joints and legs.

10. Cut your fingernails short.

11. Inspect the body part thoroughly.

12. Provide perineal hygiene and give special care to the perineal areas.

13. Check the temperature of the water before giving a bed bath.

14. Maintain proper body mechanics while performing the procedure.

15. Wear gloves before touching the patient's body.

16. Record the procedure in the nurse's notes.

potential complications.

1. May cause infection by not maintaining hygiene while performing the procedure.

2.patient can be fallen from the bed while turning or by not maintaining the safety of the bed.

3. Improper alignment of the articles can cause harm to the client.

4. Water temperature may cause alteration in body temperature.

5. Vigorous rubbing may cause bruises.

CLIENT EDUCATION.

1. Educate the client regarding the maintenance of hygiene.

2. If the patient is comatose instruct family members to keep the patient and his surroundings clean.

3. Advice the client that maintaining hygiene will help in recovering client faster.

4. It will help to improve the body image of the patient.

EVALUATION.

# Improves body image.

# promotes a sense of well being.

# improves circulation.

# promotes confidence in the client.

# Removes any dirt, debris, and exudates.

# maintains body temperature.