When a client who needs to use a bedpan is unable to raise his/her buttocks

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Turning the client on his/her side and placing the bedpan over his/her buttocks, then turning his/her back onto the bedpan is the best option for a client who is unable to raise his/her buttocks. This method allows the client to use the bedpan while maintaining their dignity and avoiding discomfort or injury. Using a mechanical client lift or having another nursing assistant help you lift the client may not be necessary or feasible in this situation. Letting the client dirty the bed and then changing the linen is not acceptable as it puts the client at risk for infection and discomfort.

When a Client Who Needs to Use a Bedpan Is