CARING FOR BED BOUND CLIENT

Learning Objectives:

After reviewing this module, you will be able to:

• Make a daily assessment and identify

• Perform the preliminary process before beginning the skill of mouth care

• Know about the different supplies needed for mouth care

• Set up a barrier and hygienically handle supplies

• Use gloves properly

• Perform the skill as directed on the care plan

• Perform mouth care on a conscious client

• Perform mouth care on a client who has dentures

• Perform mouth care on an unconscious or comatose client

• Observe for any abnormalities, changes or pain

• Report all observations to the nurse

• Clean the basin properly and put away supplies

• End the skill of mouth care

• Document mouth care for evaluation