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General:
Assist in Elimination
Overview
Elimination refers to the excretion of urine and faeces. If your
assistance is required, be tactful because the
person may be very embarrassed
to accept your help. Never show embarrassment, impatience or reluctance
because your help means a lot to someone who needs to lay hands on. What you need to keep in mind is to respect the
person's privacy and to
be sensitive in your handling, even if the
person is unconscious.
Tips on Helping a Person in Elimination
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Assess how able is the person
to cope with his own excretions.
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Find out the person usual
eliminating habits as most people have some kind of routine.
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When using commode/bedpan
or urinal, cover a blanket over the person's lap to reduce embarrassment.
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Toilet paper should be place
within reach if the person can manage himself in the room.
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Stay with the person if he is weak and confused
to prevent fall hazards.
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For person who can help himself,
leave the room but remain within call.
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Discourage the person to latch
the door for safety reasons.
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If the person is incontinent, it is
important that he is cleaned up promptly for
comfort and hygiene to avoid embarrassment to
the person.
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Allow the person to wash hands
after elimination.
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