CALAMBA DOCTORS’ COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Name: __________________________ Date:______________ Score: __________

WARM WATER BED BATHING

PURPOSES
 To help the client alleviate stress and lighten up mood
 In case having trouble sleeping, warm baths can help you sleep better and relieves muscle pain
 To provide comfort and soothes irritated skin

ASSESSMENT

Assess
 Client’s hygiene needs or what should and should not be used. Discuss the procedures to the
client and get their consent or ask them if they want to empty their bowel or bladder first before
commencing the bath
 Check the client if they are feeling any pain
 Equipment or accessories that the client are wearing

PLANNING
DELEGATION CONSIDERATIONS
 The skill of warm bathing can be delegated to the Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP). Health care
professionals should monitor the needs and preferences of the client, including preferred and
required water temperature prior to assist bathing. Bathing preferences shall be confirmed with
the client and/or family and noted on the client’s record. The record can help in assisting or
monitoring the patient on what they require with all bathing related activities, and shall be
communicated to all health care providers performing assisting bathing.

EQUIPMENT
 Disposable apron
 Clean bed linen and clothes
 Two bath towels
 Wash cloths
 Patient toiletries
 Comb/brush
 Equipment for oral and denture care
 Disposable wash bowls
 Linen skip
 Non-sterile gloves if personal protective equipment is required or for intimate care.
IMPLEMENTATION

STEPS/RATIONALE 1 2 3 4

1. Moisten the washcloths with water and put in a plastic bag with
the cleanser

2. Warm the bag in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds

3. Test the temperature of the cloths before touching a resident

with them and be careful when you open the bag, as steam can
burn you.

After completing the preparations for the bath:

4. Use the first washcloth on your hand like a mitt to wash the
resident’s face, eyes, and neck

5. Use the second washcloth to wash the arm, shoulder, and

underarm farthest away from you

6. Repeat on arm closest to you with a fresh cloth

7. Pat underarm dry. Apply deodorant. Clean resident’s nails.

8. SSSUse a fresh cloth to clean chest and breasts

9. While Dry well under breasts and in any folds of the skin. Allow
the rest of the chest to air dry

10. Empty Use a fresh cloth to cleanse leg farthest away from you

11. Put the towel on the bed along the person’s back. Fold down
the blanket. Wash the person’s neck, back, buttocks (rear end),
and thighs (upper legs). Rinse the washcloth in the basin and
remove the soap from the washed areas. Dry the back,
buttocks, and thighs. Ask the person if he would like to have a
back rub with the warmed lotion.
This will allow to clean up the natural folds in our skin.
 12. The perineum is the last area to be washed. Wear disposable
gloves when washing this area. This area is also called the pubic
area or genital area. It is the area between the thighs and
includes the genitals and anus. Washing the perineum keeps the
body from smelling and becoming infected.
Cleaning the area between the vagina and the rectum will
provide comfort to the patient as it is the area that harbors
more microorganism due to secretions.

After the bath:

13. Rub lotion onto the person’s arms, legs, feet, or other dry skin
areas. Help to dress the person. Offer to help him with mouth,
hair, foot, or nail care
To provide moisture. Offering other activities may provide
him/her more comfort for a total clean up .

14. Throw away the dirty water and clean the washbasin. Put away
items used to give the bath.

EVALUATION

 Note the client’s tolerance of the procedure (respiratory rate and effort, pulse rate, behaviors,
statement regarding comfort)
 Conduct appropriate follow up such as
 Condition of the skin
 Client’s strength
 Percentage of bath done without assistance

Remarks:

Signature over printed name

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR STUDENT