SERVING BEDPAN

1. To lessen the transmission of microorganisms.

2. Following the principle of time and energy, it allows the nurse to be organized and efficient.
3. Patient privacy should be maintained at all time to ensure patient comfort.
4. These may also be used by independent patients post bedpan and in the aid of the aftercare or
hygiene of the patient.
5. This will prevent the discomfort of the client and also help to prevent any fecal or urinary
retention due to the cold.
6. To promote patient safety and security, make sure patient is safe during the procedure.
7. For proper promotion of body mechanics for the nurse, and proper safety and security for the
8. Do not remove the bedsheets entirely for the privacy and comfort of the patient must be
maintained.
9. To lessen the transmission of microorganisms from the nurse to the patient and vice versa.

Independent clients

a. Allow the patient to assist themselves if they are well capable of doing so. Nurses are to
minorly assist and ensure that the bedpan is secure beneath the patient.
b. The wide end with the rounded edge for normal bedpan should be towards the back as
this is the widest end to support the backside of the patient. Do not force the bedpan
underneath or this may cause harm to the patient.

Dependent clients

a. If the patient cannot lift themselves, for their safety it is best to request help from
another nurse.
b. The side lying position is to help them roll onto the bedpan in an easier manner.
c. This goes for all patients, whether they are slightly sitting up or laying down. The wide
end is the best in the support of the backside of the patient.
d. This will make it easier for the patient to get on the bedpan, even if turn sheet is used.
10. These instances may lead to accidents or leakages from the patients, so the sheets will need to
be replaced. The bedpan will go under the bed momentarily while the patient is tended to. The
same procedure of changing sheets for an in-bed patient applies.

REMOVING BEDPAN

1. In the instance that the patient may want to clean themselves, or the nurse may also clean if
patient is unable to.
2. To thoroughly and properly clean the genital area so no lingering bacteria is present.
3. Privacy of the patient must be preserved as much as possible.
4. Out of courtesy to the patient if they wish to further clean themselves.
5. Assist those who need the help for safety but allow those who are capable to be independent.
The bedpan when done is placed under the bed momentarily while the patient is tended to.
6. To further promote cleanliness and hygiene for the patient. Make sure most of the moisture is
dried from the genital area to promote comfort and prevent bacteria buildup.
 7. Do aftercare and make sure that client is comfortable after the completion of the procedure.
8. This is the best location for disposal. The measurement will be for the later
recordings/documentation.
9. To promote the principle of microbiology, to lessen the transmission of microorganisms.
10. Document the findings from the bedpan for better understanding of the patient’s condition.
11. To promote patient safety and security and continue the maintenance of privacy.
12. SAME AS 11
13. SAME AS 4
14. SAME AS 5
15. SAME AS 6
16. SAME AS 7
17. SAME AS 8
18. SAME AS 9
19. SAME AS 10
20. SAME AS 11
21. SAME AS 4
22. SAME AS 5

(honestly that was so stupid it was repeated almost three times wtf)

SERVING URINAL (men)

1. To promote microbiology, to lessen the transmission of microorganisms.

2. To promote microbiology and sterility, lessen the transmission of microorganisms.
3. Allow capable patients to be independent and assist those who are unable to move well/cannot
move at all.
4. This will lessen the chances of a leak since the genitalia is properly placed in the urinal.
5. Make sure it is secure to the patient so there are less chances of leaks or spills.
6. Allow patient to have time for themselves to give normalcy to the situation and allow them to
have an easier time urinating. This gives them privacy.
7. Place the urinal under the bed to be cleared of after the aftercare of the patient. Promote
hygiene and cleanliness to the patient.
8. Do aftercare for the next possible user of the urinal.
9. to promote microbiology, to lessen the transmission of microorganisms.
10. Document all findings and the characteristics of the urine to the chart.