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A resident who cannot lift the hips well needs a bedpan. Which type is often easier?
- A.A regular tall bedpan forced under the hips
- B.A urinal for bowel movements
- C.A fracture pan with a lower, flatter end slipped under the buttocks
- D.No pan, just a brief for all residents who are weak
Correct answer
C. A fracture pan with a lower, flatter end slipped under the buttocks
Why
A fracture pan is thinner and slides under the buttocks with less lifting, which helps after hip injury or surgery. A tall regular pan can be painful and hard to place.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Elimination · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-077).