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Bed Pans

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Proper Placement of a Bedpan
https://healthyliving.azcentral.com/proper-placement-of-a-bedpan-12240010.html

Patients who cannot get out of bed to use the restroom will require a bedpan. Drugs.com states that women can use a bedpan for bowel movements and urination. Men also use bed pans to move their bowels, but many prefer a portable urinal for liquid waste. For best results and patient use, the bedpan needs to be properly placed near the bed. This ensures the patient will be able to use it comfortably without making a mess in the bed. ---CONTINUED---

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Urinal and Bedpan Assistance
https://brooksidepress.org/basic_patient_care/lessons/lesson-1-hygiene-and-care-of-the-patient/1-16-urinal-and-bedpan-assistance/

Although bed patients realize the necessity of eliminating body wastes, they sometimes feel embarrassed when the need arises to ask for and use a urinal or bedpan. Medical personnel should reduce the unpleasant aspects as much as possible and assist the patient to maintain proper elimination with the least exertion. ---CONTINUED---
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