Bathing

Summary

This video script outlines a step-by-step guide for performing a hygiene procedure on a patient, focusing on comfort and cleanliness. It includes preparing the necessary tools and materials, such as towels, soap, lotion, and sterile equipment. The procedure covers washing and rinsing the patient’s face, hands, chest, legs, back, and genital area, followed by the appropriate drying and changing of clothes. Special attention is given to ensuring the patient feels comfortable and clean throughout the process, with careful use of equipment to maintain hygiene and avoid discomfort.

Takeaways

• 😀 Introduction to the practice of Personal Care (PC) and hygiene techniques.
• 😀 The nurse emphasizes the importance of hygiene tools such as headscarves, towels, and washbasins.
• 😀 Preparation of warm and cold water basins is essential for the washing process.
• 😀 Personal Care includes the use of an apron, lotion, soap, tweezers, and sterile cotton for vulva hygiene.
• 😀 The nurse starts by washing her hands and setting up tools before attending to the patient.
• 😀 The procedure involves bathing the patient with special care for each body part, starting with the face and hands.
• 😀 Blood circulation is improved by washing from the tip of the limbs towards the base, starting from the furthest point from the nurse.
• 😀 Washing involves using clean water, soap, and gentle drying for the patient’s hands, chest, stomach, and legs.
• 😀 The nurse cleans the patient’s back area and the genital region using sterile techniques and cotton.
• 😀 A critical part of the process is to ensure the patient feels comfortable, clean, and not itchy, especially during the genital hygiene phase.
• 😀 The nurse concludes by changing the patient’s clothes, applying lotion for moisturizing, and ensuring comfort with new blankets.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the nursing activity described in the transcript?

The main purpose is to provide a complete and hygienic patient care procedure, ensuring the patient feels comfortable, clean, and cared for during bathing and personal hygiene activities.

Which materials are prepared before starting the patient care procedure?

Materials prepared include a head scarf, towels, large bathing cloth (Perlak), washbasins with warm and cold water, panties, apron, lotion, soap, tweezers, Savlon cotton, sterile gloves, and bent sterile instruments for vulva hygiene.

What is the first step for the nurse before handling the patient?

The nurse begins by washing hands thoroughly and wearing an apron to ensure cleanliness and prevent contamination.

How is the patient’s face cleaned according to the procedure?

The face is cleaned using warm water only, without soap, unless the patient uses their own facial foam. The cleaning is done gently from the inside out.

What technique is used to clean the patient’s hands and legs?

The cleaning is done from the tip (fingers/toes) to the base to promote proper blood circulation and ensure dirt flows downward. Hands and legs are rinsed and dried after washing.

How is the patient’s chest and stomach cleaned?

Soapy water is used to clean the chest and stomach area, followed by rinsing with clean water and drying with a towel.

What steps are taken when cleaning the patient’s back?

The patient is asked to face left, and soapy water is used to clean from the upper back to below the buttocks, followed by rinsing with clean water and drying.

How is female genital hygiene performed?

Female genital cleaning is done with sterile instruments, cotton, and warm soapy water. Cleaning follows the proper technique from the right side first, then the left, and finally towards the anus, ensuring sterility and hygiene.

What is done after the patient’s bathing procedure is completed?

After bathing, the nurse replaces the bath blanket with a clean one, applies lotion to the back and legs if needed, and helps the patient change into clean clothes.

Why is it important to follow the step-by-step procedure as described?

Following the step-by-step procedure ensures the patient’s comfort, maintains hygiene, prevents infections, promotes proper circulation, and provides a safe and respectful care environment.