The person living at the nursing center is to be bathed this evening. The person is not allowed to shower and is totally dependent. How will you provide a complete bed bath? How will you ensure privacy during this process?
What will be an ideal response?
You can bathe the person in bed. The complete bathing process uses a head-to-toe process and involves washing the face (paying close attention to the eyes), neck, arms, armpits, chest, legs, feet, back, buttocks, and perineal area. You can shave, provide oral care, and comb the person's hair during this process. Close the curtains or door, and use towels and bath blankets to cover the body parts not being washed. Providing warmth to the person you are bathing is also important.
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