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STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Bed making
SKILL NAME____________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Skill
Bed making is an important nursing procedure to arrange different types of bed for patients to ensure comfort
and useful position for a particular disease condition.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
In order to ensure a germ free atmosphere for a Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
bed ridden patient it is compulsory to replace bed
sheets in different intervals. leave the pillow under the head while changing the
- bed sheet may get wet during feeds sheet, Cover the body of patient with a linen sheet
- spillage leads to wetting the bed sheet or a blanket, If it's an electronic bed, bring it up to
-spillage of urine while changing catheters, need a position that wouldn't hurt your back, help your
change of bed sheets. patient to roll over to the other side of the bed.
Make sure that the railings is firm and steady in the
other side to prevent fall.
-Preparing a bed bath
Bed bath has an important role in patient hygiene
and prevent cross infection in a hospital set up.
Outcomes/Evaluation
Client Education
To maintain a healthy skin
To control body odors explain the procedure clearly to patient
To increase comfort
To stimulate blood circulation - clarify their doubts about the process
To prevent hospital acquired infections
To reduce perspiration - give psychological support
- ensure them safe environment
- be gentle and proceed slowly
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
risk of infection wash, rinse, dry the foot and leg
Repeat the same on the other leg
- risk of falls Help him to soak his feet in warm water in a basin
Place a towel underneath the basin to keep the
bed dry.
- dislocation of nursing devices
- electric devices may breakdown due to water
spillage
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A9