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Bed Baths
Question | Answer |
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Sitz Bath | sitz bath reduces inflammation of the perineal & anal areas of patients who have undergone rectal or vaginal surgery; childbirth. Temp should be 110-115 if the purpose is to apply heat. If purpose is to promote healing or produce relaxation water 98-10 |
Cool Water Tub Bath | is an option to relieve tension or lower body tempurature. water should be tepid not cold 98.6 |
Warm Water Tub Bath | you will give warm water tub bath chiefly to reduce muscle tension. 109.4 |
Hot Water Tub Bath | helps relieve muscle soreness and muscle spasms. Not recommended for children. Temp should be 113-115. Not for patients w/ neurologic disorders or circulatory impairement because of risk of burns |
Towel Bath | for patients who are totally dependent |
Tepid Sponge Bath | reduces elevated tempurature of patients who are febrile. |
Medicated bath | helps reduce tension relaxes patient, and releive pruritus caused by certain disorders. |
Bathing patient with dementia | change style of interaction |
umbilicus | the depressed poinrt in the middle of the abdomen |
sim's position | side-lying position |