Chapter Learning Duration: 60 minutes

Caregiving

What will you learn in this chapter

• Barrier rules
• Linen rules
• Washing rules
• Urinary drainage bag
• Bedridden clients:
• What to look out for with bedridden patients
• Changes that a bedridden patient may undergo and what to do.
• Decubitus or pressure ulcers explained.
• Prevention of decubitus
• Problems with the following body functions with bedridden clients: Blood circulation, urinary output, bladder control, mental problems, metabolism, changes, muscle and bone deterioration, changes in heartbeat, breathing difficulties, digestion and excretion and limited joint movement.
• What to do about the problems mentioned in body functions with bedridden patients and how to prevent most of them.

Chapter Summary

This chapter outlines key aspects of caring for bedridden patients. It covers hygiene practices (barrier, linen, and washing rules), managing urinary output (use and maintenance of urinary drainage bags), and catheter care. The guide also emphasizes monitoring patient condition (looking for changes and preventing bedsores), and the importance of regular repositioning (turning every 2 hours) and exercise to prevent complications like blood pooling. It also details the use of draw sheets as an aid for turning and repositioning patients.