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9. After inspecting the contents of the bedpan, pour it into the toilet, rinse
the bedpan with hot water. In the presence of pathological impurities (mucus,
blood and so on), leave the contents of the bedpan till the doctor’s examination.
10. Change gloves, give to the patient clean bedpan and wash a
patient intimately.
11. After performing the manipulation, remove the bedpan and oil-skin.
12. Disinfect the bedpan.
13. Remove the screen.
15. Take off your gloves, wash your hands.
The care of the oral cavity
In weakened patients plaque appears on the teeth, on the mucous membrane
of the oral cavity, that consists of mucus, exfoliated epithelial cells, rotting
food residues, bacteria. This contributes to the appearance of inflammatory
and putrefactive processes in the oral cavity, that leads to the development
of periodontal disease and caries, decreased appetite, worsing of overall health
and the appearance of bad breath. To prevent these conditions, it is necessary
to rinse the mouth after each meal, at least twice a day to brush your teeth and
clean the gaps between your teeth 1 time a day (preferably in the evening)
by the thread.
If the patient on bed rest can brush his teeth, give him help in this. Provide
him with all he needs and give a comfortable position in bed. If the patient is
conscious, but helpless, the nurse takes care of the oral cavity: it consists in
rinsing the mouth after each meal and vomiting, cleaning the teeth (dentures)
in the evening and in the morning, cleaning the gaps between the teeth 1 time a
day. Completing the care for the oral cavity, it’s necessary to clean the tongue
with brush and to remove the plaque that contains bacteria.
Eye care
If there is no eye discharge, then special care is not required. Wash the eyelids
of one eye (from the outer corner to the inner one) with terry glove (without
soap), wash the second eyelid by the other part of glove. Wipe dry. In case
of eye discharge, gluing eyelashes and eyelids, during the morning toilet it is
necessary to take care of the patient’s eyes.
To do this, you need to prepare: a bottle with 1–2% sodium bicarbonate
solution, furacillin solution 1:5000, box with sterile gauze swabs and gauze
wipes, tweezers, sterile tray, tray marked “dirty swabs”, sterile gloves.