Which instruction would the nurse give when asking nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to give a complete bed bath to a patient?

Do not massage any reddened areas on the patient's skin

A patient is being given a bed bath. The nurse realizes that another washcloth is needed to complete the bath. What is one way in which the nurse can ensure the patient's safety?

Make sure the call light is within the patient's reach.

The nurse is preparing to give a patient a bath using a disposable bath-in-a-bag product. What should the nurse do first?

Warm the product in the microwave.

What can the nurse do to keep the patient from becoming chilled while receiving a bath with a disposable bath-in-a-bag product?

Lightly cover the patient with a bath towel.

Which patient should not have his or her feet soaked during a complete bed bath?

A patient with diabetes mellitus

The nurse is bathing a patient who is unconscious. What should the nurse do to ensure safe care of the patient's eyes?

Use eye patches or shields taped in place

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Performing a Complete or Partial Bed Bath

Question	Answer
Which instruction would the nurse give when asking nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to give a complete bed bath to a patient?	Do not massage any reddened areas on the patient's skin
A patient is being given a bed bath. The nurse realizes that another washcloth is needed to complete the bath. What is one way in which the nurse can ensure the patient's safety?	Make sure the call light is within the patient's reach.
The nurse is preparing to give a patient a bath using a disposable bath-in-a-bag product. What should the nurse do first?	Warm the product in the microwave.
What can the nurse do to keep the patient from becoming chilled while receiving a bath with a disposable bath-in-a-bag product?	Lightly cover the patient with a bath towel.
The nurse has washed a patient's arms. Which area should the nurse wash next?	Hands
Which patient should not have his or her feet soaked during a complete bed bath?	A patient with diabetes mellitus
The nurse is bathing a patient who is unconscious. What should the nurse do to ensure safe care of the patient's eyes?	Use eye patches or shields taped in place

Created by: colby.caswell

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