Making an Unoccupied and Occupied Bed and Bathing the Patient.

Making a Bed
Q: Why do we need to know how to make an unoccupied and occupied bed?
A: So that we can do that with a real patient. So that when there comes the time when we need to do it, we are always ready for it.

Q: How does making a bed help in the fast recovery of our patient?
A: By making the patient warm and comfortable.

Q: As a good home nurse, how will you be able to render your services to your patient through bed making?
A: By practicing this, we are showing respect and it just clearly shows that we understand the patient. 

 Bathing the Patient
Q: Why do you need to give a bath to the patient?
A: To cleanse the patient. To refresh the patient. To relax the patient. To stimulate the circulation of the blood in the body. To serve as a form of exercise.  And also to aid in the circulation of body wastes in the body.

Q: What are the materials needed for bed bath or sponge bath?
A: You will need 2 big towels, 2 small towels, one rubber sheet, a basin with warm water, a soap and a light blanket. 

Q:  What’s the importance of using a urinal or bedpan?
A: When the patient is expected to remain bedridden for a long time. 

Q: What do you mean by back rub?
A: