mJI Clinical Nursing Procedures: The Art of Nursing Practice

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Nursing action Rationale
33. Place or tie towels at the head end of bed (bath towel, sponge Allows easy access for the patient.
towel and face towel)
34. Clean inside and outside of locker and arrange patient's Promotes a neat appearance.
belongings neatly
35. Replace articles
36. Wash hands Reduces risk of transmission of microorganisms.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Assess the patient's pulse, respiration and blood pressure before ambulating.
2. Any comfort device used by the patient should be replaced.
3. The patient should be assisted back to bed.
4. The whole unit of the patient must be made neat and tidy.
5. Used dusters must be disinfected, washed and dried.
6. Iflinen are soiled with feces, urine or any other body fluids, segregate such linen for laundry as per the hospital policy.