Fundamentals of Nursing Q 547

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It refers to the preparation of the bed with a new set of linens

  

     A. Bed bath

     B. Bed making

     C. Bed shampoo

     D. Bed lining

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Bed making

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Bed making is one of the important nursing techniques to prepare various types of bed for patients or clients to guarantee comfort and beneficial position for a specific condition. The bed is particularly important for patients who are sick. The nurse plays an inevitable role to ensure comfort and cleanliness for ill patients. It should be adaptable to various positions as per patient’s needs because they spend a varying amount of the day in bed.

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Option A: Bed bathing is not as effective as showering or bathing and should only be undertaken when there is no alternative (Dougherty and Lister, 2015). If a bed bath is required, it is important to offer patients the opportunity to participate in their own care, which helps to maintain their independence, self-esteem and dignity.

Option C: The condition of their hair and how it is styled is an important part of patients’ identity and wellbeing, so assisting them with hair care is a fundamental aspect of nursing care

Option D: The purpose of a well-made hospital bed, as well as an appropriately chosen mattress, is to provide a safe, comfortable place for the patient, where repositioning is more easily achieved, and pressure ulcers are prevented.

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