Problem: Article: As soon as you leave the patient, you should remove your gloves and wash your hands. Several minutes may pass before you return to the patient again. Before doing so, wash your hands once more and put on a new, clean pair of disposable gloves. Return to the patient's side as soon as you receive a signal from them. Bring a basin of warm water, soap, toilet paper, and sanitary cleansing cloths with you when you return. If the patient does not signal to you within 5 to 10 minutes, check on their progress. Continue checking every few minutes. Lower the head of the bed as much as possible without making the patient uncomfortable. This position will make it easier for the patient to move off the bedpan. If the patient got onto the bedpan on their own, the patient should also get off the bedpan on their own. If you need to turn the patient onto the bedpan, you will need to turn the patient off. If the patient can lift independently: Ask the patient to bend their knees. Instruct the patient to raise their lower half. Place your hand beneath the lower back to offer gentle support. If the patient cannot lift independently: Hold the bedpan flat on the bed so that it does not spill. Simultaneously roll the patient to the side facing away from you. Slide the bedpan from its current position and allow the patient to rest. Work carefully and avoid sliding the bedpan against the patient's skin while removing it. Cover the bedpan with a towel and set it aside for the time being. Determine whether or not the patient needs assistance with getting clean. If not, you will need to clean the patient. Clean the patient's hands with a wet, soapy washcloth or sanitary wipes. Clean the patient's bottom half with toilet paper. For female patients in particular, wipe from front to back to reduce the risk of contaminating the urinary tract with bacteria from the rectum. Once the patient is clean, remove the waterproof covering or towel. If a spill or other contamination occurs, you will need to change the bed linens and the patient's gown or clothing immediately. If there is an odor in the room, consider spraying an air freshener. Help the patient shift back into a comfortable resting position. If necessary, raise or lower the entire bed or the head of the bed to keep the patient more comfortable. Take the bedpan to the bathroom and check its contents. Look for anything unusual, like streaks of red, black, or green, as well as mucus or diarrhea. If necessary, measure and record the output. Empty the contents of the bedpan into the toilet and flush them away. Unless the bedpan is disposable, you will need to clean it thoroughly before storing it. Flush out the contents of the bedpan with cold water. Pour this water into the toilet. Scrub the bedpan with cold, soapy water and a toilet brush. Rinse it with additional cold water, and dump the water into the toilet. Dry the bedpan and return it to its proper storage position when done. Remove your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with hot water and soap. You should wash your hands for a full minute, if not longer. Once everything is clean, you can return the room to its standard condition by opening curtains, windows, and doors that were closed for the procedure.
Summary: Wash your hands and put on new gloves. Return swiftly. Lower the head of the bed. Assist the patient in moving away. Slide the bedpan away. Clean the patient. Clean the area. Return the patient to a comfortable position. Observe or record the contents. Dispose of the contents. Clean or replace the bedpan. Wash your hands.

Problem: Article: Position your paperback and small hardback book standing up. Line it up next to books that are approximately the same size to prevent it from warping out of shape. Make sure that your books aren't leaning, and use book ends if necessary to keep them straight. If your book is too large to store upright, lie it flat with no more than two other books stacked on top of it. UV rays from the sun can cause book jackets and covers to fade over time. This damage is permanent and it will devalue expensive or rare books. Place bookshelves in a shady corner of the room whenever possible. If you can't store your book out of the sun and wish to protect it from fading, purchase a UV-resistant cover for it online or in a book store. As a general rule, try to keep your book in a room that is 70F (21C) or cooler. Make sure that the room is not damp or humid, which may encourage mold to grow. Keep your book away from heaters or heating vents, as excessive heat can cause your book to deteriorate faster.
Summary:
Position your book upright with similarly sized books. Keep your book out of direct sunlight. Store your book at room temperature and keep it dry.