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D. OCCUPIED BED
OCCUPIED BED
Definition: It is a bed prepared with the patient in it.
Purposes:
1. To provide comfort for the patient.
2. To maintain a hygienic environment.
3. To reduce transmission of microorganisms.
4. To refresh the patient.
5. To conserve the patient’s energy.
Equipment: (top to bottom) bath blanket, bottom sheet, pillowcase, top sheet
1 bottom sheet
1 waterproof underpad (optional)
1 top sheet
2 pillow cases
1 blanket (optional)
1 pair of working gloves
Check the patient’s chart To determine degree of help

explain the procedure . this facilitates patient cooperation

remove jewelry and Wash your hand. to deter the spread of microorganisms.

Assemble equipment in order of use and at the Organization facilitates the performance of the
foot part of the bed. task.

Close the door and/or curtain. Provides privacy

Don working gloves Gloving protects the nurse from harm.
● Lock the wheels This reduces strain on the nurse.
● adjust the bed
● Lower the side rail
Check the bed linen for the patients’ personal It is costly and inconvenient when personal
items items are lost.
● Place the bath blanket, Provides warmth and privacy.
● let the patient hold the edge
● and fan fold it
● roll the soiled top sheet
shift the mattress upward Allows more foot room for the patient
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 reposition the pillow and turn the patient Allows the bed to be made on the vacant side.
Loosen all linens Facilitates removal of linens.
Roll the soiled linen to keep the contaminated part
BOTTOM SHEET mitering the corner secures the linens
● put the bottom sheet
● then get the edge.
● roll the linen
● tuck the excess
● miter the corner.
● then tuck the side
before maglipat ayusin ang bath sheet**
Remove the pillow and replace the pillowcase
use the soiled pillowcase as a hamper Ensures patient safety and comfort.

OPPOSITE SIDE
● Raise the side rail.
● Move to the other side, lower the side
rail.
● turn the patient
● put the clean pillow under the head.
removal of linens*** Proper disposal prevents the spread of
● Roll soiled sheets microorganisms.
● Place in the hamper.

*after removing all linens* Remove wrinkles and creases in linen which
are uncomfortable to lie on.
● pull bottom sheet (head to toe)
● tuck excess
● Miter the corner
● tuck along the sides of the mattress
position the patient at the center of the bed.

TOP SHEET This Provides privacy for the patient

● Place top sheet
● let the patient hold onto linen
● then fan fold
● secure and miter the corners of the Loosening linen gives more room for
top sheet movement.
● Loosen the top sheet

● Raise the side rail. Provides for the patient safety.

● Lower the bed height
● adjust the head of the bed to a
comfortable position.
● place the signal cord with in patient’s
reach.
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 Return the furniture Keep the room clean
ang bangko ibalik**

Bring soiled linen to the utility room Prevents the spread of microorganism and for
proper disposal.

● Remove gloves and dispose properly. Prevents the spread of microorganism.

● and wash hands.

● Document time, procedure done and Complete documentation of nursing care and
patient’s condition/ reaction. patient’s status.
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