After covering the patient with bed linens, the nurse's next action would be:
Place the call bell and toilet paper near the patient and tell him to call when he's finished.
The nurse would also make certain that the bed was in the lowest position possible and would leave the patient if it was safe to do so. If possible, leave the patient alone to promote self-esteem and respect for privacy.
Use of URINAL:
The nurse should insist that the bedridden patient urinate into a urinal (a plastic or metal receptacle for pee) while still in bed. Nurses should give bedpans to female patients who are bedridden so they can collect their urine.
Procedure:
-Wash your hands completely.
-Prevent urine from getting on the patient's body or the bed.
-Stay by the helpless patient and, if necessary, seek aid from family members.
-Once the patient has peed, remove the urinal.
-In the sluice chamber, measure and empty the urine.
After Care:
-Help the patient wash their hands and perineum.
-Put the patient's body in the appropriate alignment.
-If needed, replace the bedding.
-Once the items have been cleaned, replace them.
-hand washing
-Record the action in the nurse's log and the quantity on the intake output chart.
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