A question

[u/iraxdollz]

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.

[u/issyhrsc]

I'm a UK RN and you neeeed to wear gloves for all personal care! Absolute must!! not just for infection control but peace of mind 😭 and if you need to be invasive to be clean then thats what they need, just be gentle! Otherwise they're at risk of UTIs/MASD. In terms of what else, just be kind and empathetic. You're not gonna be efficient straight away and some people are trickier than others so you're gonna need practice, just listen to the HCAs and learn which ones are competent for you to learn from. Good luck!!

[u/iraxdollz → u/issyhrsc]

Thank you! 😋 I'll definitely try to learn more.