Washing a bed-bound patient

Select a basic nursing skill or activity or intervention that you have been performing in your placement. Your written work must show your understanding of the theory underpinned and must highlight your positive values, fairness and sensitivity to the person's needs. I will be discussing the process and method undertook when washing a bed-bound male patient. Before starting this procedure, I read documentation on his medical history and his current emotional state to ensure safe …

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