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Lynanne56
Asked October 2024
What is the best way to clean bowel movements off of an elderly bed-bound patient?
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Jennyjenjen
Nov 2024
My two cents: those soft viva cloth-like (not multipurpose) paper towels and warm water are better than the wipes with alcohol/chemicals.
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Trixipie
Nov 2024
Have plenty of wipes near you and towels under the patient .. and roll them on their side and wipe like that that’s how I used to do it
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97yroldmom
Oct 2024
Here is a step by step guide.
https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-clean-a-poopy-patient/
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