NURSE-UN 240 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Bed Sheet, Mattress, Supine Position
10 Nov 2018
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Linens may include: top & bottom sheet, draw sheet, waterproof pads, pillowcases, blanket, bath blanket. If patient has been incontinent or if drainage from dressings present, put on gloves. Remove blanket, remove top sheet, cover with bath blanket. Position patient on far side of bed, side-lying position, facing away from you. Patient can use side rail to aid turning. Loosen used bottom linens and fan-fold toward patient, tuck edges under back, buttocks, shoulders. Apply clean linens (bottom sheet, draw sheet, waterproof pad) to exposed half of bed. Assist patient to roll over linens toward you. Remove soiled linens and place in laundry bag. Slide clean linen from under patient toward you. Pull fitted sheet over corners of mattress or miter corners and tuck in flat sheet and draw sheet. Make a cuff by turning top sheet down over blanket. Tuck in top sheet and blanket, making a toe pleat.
