Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 93 of 200
Correct placement of a standard bedpan involves:
a.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
b.Leaving the resident on the bedpan for 30+ minutes
c.Sliding it forcefully under the resident from the foot of the bed
d.Using a regular bedpan for a resident with hip fracture 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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