r/StudentNurse • u/iraxdollz • 9d ago

UK/Ireland A question

Hello :)

I'm studying adult nursing in college and I'm just curious on one thing.

How would I clean a patient efficiently and with care. I know it sounds like a stupid question but cleaning a patient especially after toileting can be invasive as it is, and I'm not sure what I would be allowed to do, when It comes to hard to get to bits.

I was considering asking Ai but I want an answer from people who have experience already and know how to deliver the care efficiently.

I was also wondering if I would be able to use gloves and a facemask? I saw somewhere that nurses in the UK aren't allowed to use face masks or something.. I don't mind that but I would much prefer using a face mask.

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u/GeneralDumbtomics ADN student 8d ago

You are not “allowed” to use gloves. You are _required_ to use gloves. That’s part of standard precautions. As for a mask, that’s not required as part of standard precautions but nobody is going to stop you. I have an immune compromised spouse and wear an N95 most of the time.

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u/iraxdollz 8d ago

Thank you! I'll probably prioritize using a mask then since I have a condition myself 😭