Assist with a bedpan

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1. Explain the procedure slowly and clearly while facing the client when possible.
2. Use the curtain, screen or door to provide privacy.
3. Lower the head of the bed before inserting the bedpan.
4. Wear fresh gloves before putting the pan under the client.
5. Position the bedpan properly under the buttocks.
6. Take off and discard the gloves without contaminating yourself, then wash your hands.
7. After positioning the client and removing gloves, raise the head of the bed.
8. Keep toilet tissue within reach.
9. Provide an accessible hand wipe and explain that the client should use it afterward.
10. Leave the call device in reach and ask the client to signal when finished.
11. Put on fresh gloves before taking the pan away.
12. Lower the head of the bed before removing the pan.
13. Keep the client covered except while placing or removing the pan.
14. Empty the pan, rinse it, and pour the rinse water into the toilet.
15. Leave the pan in the designated area for dirty supplies.
16. Remove and discard the gloves without contaminating yourself and wash your hands.
17. Leave the bed low and the call device accessible.