bed baths
Immobile patient washing
A bed bath is a washing given to someone who cannot get out of bed, typically performed by nurses or caregivers using a basin, washcloths, and soap.
The patient remains in bed while being cleaned section by section: The aide gave him a bed bath every morning.
Also called a sponge bath.
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- bathrobeLounging garment for home
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- basinConcave water receptacle
comfort · soap · hygiene · washcloth · clean sheets · bedridden · water · patient · gentle touch · emotional support · caregiver · personal care · infection prevention · rinse · warm water · odor control · skin care · bedside care
- nursing carevital signs, patient care, medication administration, wound care, patient assessment