The patient must stay in bed for a bed change. Which actions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
Turn clean pillowcase inside out over the hand holding it.
Keep soiled linen close to uniform.
Apply sterile gloves.
Make a modified mitered corner with sheet, blanket, and spread.
Advise patient will feel a lump when rolling over.
Correct Answer : A,D
A. Turning the clean pillowcase inside out over the hand holding it helps avoid contamination and allows easy application.
B. Soiled linens should be kept away from the nurse's uniform to prevent cross-contamination; hence, this is incorrect.
C. Sterile gloves are not required for bed-making; clean gloves may be used when handling soiled linens.
D. A modified mitered corner keeps the bed neat and helps secure the sheet, blanket, and spread.
E. Advising the patient of a lump when rolling over is not necessary for bed making, as the goal is to provide comfort without lumps.
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