bed bath
Wash without standing
A bed bath is the washing of a person who cannot get out of bed, typically a patient in a hospital or nursing home.
A caregiver uses a basin of water, soap, and washcloths to clean the body section by section: The nurse gave him a bed bath after surgery.
Also called a sponge bath.
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- warm waterMildly heated H2O
- patient careMedical attention for sick
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
soap and water · tubbing · bedpan · basin · hygiene · sponge · wound care · skin care · footbath · infection control · bedridden · personal hygiene · body wash · comfort · relaxation · mobility aids · grooming tools · adaptive equipment
- nursing carevital signs, patient care, medication administration, wound care, patient assessment
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- elder caresenior care, aged care, elderly care, gerontologist, geriatrician
- hospice carehospice, hospice care, hospice doctor, hospice aide, hospice volunteer