Extra articles needed:
1. Pitcher for solution. 2. Glass for boracic acid. 3. Absorbent cotton. 4. Dressings. 5. Binder.
Take T.P.R.
Give complete bath.
Post-partum dressing:
1. Make sol. of lysol in pitcher (or glass jar) which has been washed and scalded. Directions for lysol Sol.: Use ½ teaspoon lysol to 1 quart hot water. 2. Place paper napkin on table or chair at side of bed and on it pledgets of cotton, and clean pads. 3. Arrange sheet or bath blanket to avoid exposure. 4. Place soiled pad in cornucopia. 5. Place clean douche pan or basin under patient. 6. Scrub hands with green soap and brush under running water. 7. Pour sol. over vulva. Use pledgets for cleaning vulva, wiping always towards rectum. Dry thoroughly with pledgets.
1. Condition of the breasts. 2. Urination. 3. Condition of bowels. 4. Lochia. 5. Position of uterus.
Douche.
When douche is ordered boil nozzle before and after using.
Boil douche bag before using and wash afterwards—use boiled water.