Bed Bath

Bed-Bath

• Encourage the patient to be involved as possible in bathing themselves. This helps to maintain their independence, self-esteem and dignity. • A bed bath is a good time to inspect a patient's skin for redness and sores. Pay special attention to skin folds and bony areas when checking. • Keep the patient warm at all times • Only expose the area of the body being washed • Pat the skin dry to reduce the risk of friction damage.

1. PRESERVES SKIN INTERGRITY 2. MOISTURIZES THE SKIN 3. PROMOTES RELAXATION 4. PROVIDES COMFORT 5. PROMOTES OVER-ALL WELL-BEING (PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT)

• Washcloths - wag makapal na face towel. • Towels - isang pang basa, isang tuyo. • Two wash basins (one for soapy water, one for rinsing) - plangana. • Soap (a bar of soap, liquid soap, or wipes) - mild soap. • "No-tears" or no-rinse shampoo. • "Body lotion for dry skin. • A waterproof mat or sheet to keep the bed dry. • A table or stand to hold the materials.

• Many elderly and disabled persons are more sensitive to cold and heat than other people. • 1. Close the windows or turn up the heat to keep the room warm while giving the bath. • 2. Fill the basin with warm water. The temperature of the water should not be higher than 115 degrees F using a bath thermometer. If you do not have a bath thermometer it should comfortably warm to your elbow. • 3. Put the soft blanket over the top sheet that is covering the veteran. Pull back the top sheet to keep it from getting wet. Help remove the client's clothes.