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(2) Check the patientâs temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate every 15 minutes. (3) Maintain a level of privacy. c. Procedure. (1) Observe patient for elevated temperature. Review physicianâs orders. (2) Explain the procedure to patient. (3) Prepare the equipment: (a) Bath basin. (b) Tepid water (37ÂºC; 98.6ÂºF) (c) Washcloth (4). (d) Bath thermometer. (e) Bath blanket. (f) Patient thermometer. (4) Provide privacy; wash hands. (5) Cover patient with blanket, remove gown, and close windows and doors. (6) Test the water temperature. Place washcloths in water and then apply wet cloths to each axilla and groin. (7) Gently sponge an extremity for about 5 minutes. If the patient is in tub, gently sponge water over his upper torso, chest, and back. (8) Continue sponge bath to other extremities, back, and buttocks for 3 to 5 minutes each. Determine temperature every 15 minutes. (9) Change water; reapply freshly moistened washcloths to axilla and groin as necessary.