Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 93 of 200
Correct placement of a standard bedpan involves:
a.Sliding it forcefully under the resident from the foot of the bed
b.Leaving the resident on the bedpan for 30+ minutes
c.Using a regular bedpan for a resident with hip fracture or limited mobility
d.Raising the head of the bed slightly, rolling the resident to one side, positioning the bedpan against the buttocks, then rolling back onto the pan; use a fracture pan (lower edge) for residents with hip injury or limited mobility
Explanation
Bedpan technique: explain, provide privacy, raise HOB slightly (Fowler's-like), roll resident to side, position pan against buttocks, roll back onto it. Use a fracture pan (shallow front edge) for hip-fracture or limited-mobility residents to minimize lifting. Forceful sliding (a) shears skin; prolonged sitting (b) causes pressure injury; standard pan with hip injury (c) requires harmful repositioning. Clean immediately after use and provide hand hygiene.
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