SRI.MANAKULA VINAYAGAR NURSING COLLEGE, MADAGADIPET.

LESSON PLAN
EVALUATOR: ON
PROF DR DANASU,

THE PRINCIPAL, SPONGE BATH

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GUIDED BY: - SUBMITTED BY

MRS SRIDEVI.R GOKUL.S
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, B.SC NURSING II YEAR
SMVNC. SUBMITTED ON 27.06.2022 SMVNC

NAME OF THE TEACHER : GOKUL.S

NAME OF THE COLLEGE : SRI MANAKULA VINAYAGAR NURSING COLLEGE

COURSE : B.SC- NURSING

SUBJECT : NURSING FOUNDATION

NAME OF THE TOPIC : SPONGE BATH

PLACEMENT : I YEAR B.SC (N)

HOURS : 45 MINUTES

METHOD OF TEACHING : LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION

METHOD OF EVALUATION : ASSIGNMENT

AV-AIDS USED : ROLLER BOARD, PAMPHLET, HANDOUT, LCD MODEL,

CHART, PLUG CARD

GUIDED BY : MRS.SRIDEVI.R

ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR,

SMVNC.

NAME OF THE EVALUATOR : PROF. DR. DANASU MAM,

PRINCIPAL,

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On the completion of this topic, students will be able to understand and gain knowledge about sponge bath that may practice in
clinical settings and community area.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the class the student may able to
 define sponge bath
 state the purposes of sponge bath
 enlist principles of sponge bath

 mention the indications of sponge bath

 list out the articles required for the procedure of sponge bath

 explain the procedure of sponge bath

 elaborate the roles of nurse in sponge bath

 describe the steps to be followed after providing

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1. define sponge 3 min DEFINITION: explaining actively roller define sponge
bath about the listening and board bath
• Cleansing the body of a patient who is definition of repeating it.
confined to bed and who does not have the sponge bath
physical and/or mental capacity to bath by
himself/ herself.

what are the

2. state the 5 min PURPOSES: explaining actively chart purposes of sponge
purposes of about the listening and bath?
• Cleanse the patient’s body of dirt, debris
sponge bath And Preparation. purpose of taking notes
sponge bath
•Promotes a sense of well-being.

•Stimulate blood circulation.

•Provide comfort and relaxation and induce

sleep

•Enhances self-concept or self-esteem.

•Provide tactile stimulation.

•Facilitate head to toe assessment.

•Remove toxic substance from body surfaces.

•Prevent pressure sores.

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3. enlist 5 min PRINCIPLES OF SPONGE BATH explaining actively pamphlet What are the
principles of about the listening by principles of
sponge bath  Heat is conveyed from the body by principles head nodding. sponge bath?
convection of air currents.

 People differ in their tolerations to

heat.

 The skin is sometimes irritated by

the chemical composition of certain
soaps.

 Long smooth strokes on the arms

and legs that are directed from the
distal to proximal increase the rate
of venous flow.

 Moving the joints through their full

range of motion helps to prevent
loss of muscle tone and improves
blood circulation.
4. mention the 3 min explaining actively chart what are the
indications of INDICATIONS FOR SPONGE BATH about the listening and indications of
sponge bath indications for taking notes. sponge bath?
 Bed ridden patients sponge bath.
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 coma patients

 major surgery

 mentally ill patients

 patients with amputation

list out the 5 min ARTICLES PURPOSES actively plug enlist the
5.
articles REQUIRED listing out the listening and cards articles required
required for articles taking notes. for procedure of
the procedure 1.A Tray containing sponge bath
of sponge bath
. Towels For wiping the
Body parts

. small mackintosh to avoid spillage

.Clean glove to prevent infection

.Non-absorbent to plug the ears

cotton

.Nail cutter to cut the nails

2. hot and tepid water make patient

comfortable
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3. Buckets to collect To prevent listing out the actively plug enlist the articles
used water and wet infection. articles listening and cards required for
linen. taking notes procedure of
sponge bath
4. swab sticks To clean ears and
nose
5. soaps
To clean the
patient’s body
6. k- basin
To collect waste
7. talcum powder /
cream / oil / lotion

8. bed pan / urinal For unconscious

pan patient

explaining the actively lcd what are the steps

PROCEDURE RATIONALE procedure of listening by of sponge bath?
6. Explain the 15 min sponge bath head nodding.
procedure of Explain the Promote patients
sponge bath procedure to patient cooperation and
and relatives participation.
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. Assess the Prevents explaining the actively lcd what are the steps
Patient’s general accidental injury procedure of listening by of sponge bath?
Condition to the patient sponge bath head nodding
During bathing

. Assess the level of determines

Consciousness, patient’s ability
Extent to which to perform self
Self-help is possible care and level of
Limitations in assistance require
Movement, skin from nurse.
Lesions, abrasions,
Scars, etc.,

Provide privacy Patient will Feel

Provide a bed pan/ comfortable after
Urinal if needed. Voiding.
Assist to remove provides full
clothing without exposure of body
exposing the parts during
patient. Bathing.
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Cover the patient maintains explaining the actively lcd what are the steps
Completely with warmth and procedure of listening by of sponge bath?
Top sheet prevents chilling. sponge bath head nodding

Keep bath basin on helps nurses to

A stool close to the follow proper
Head end of bed. Body mechanics
Mix hot and tepid while doing the
Water. Procedure.

Check temperature people differ in

Of water according their tolerance to
To the patient’s heat.
Preferences and
Tolerance.

Bring the patient minimize strain

Toward the nurse’s on back muscles.
Side.

Spread face towel/

Bath towel around prevents
splashing
Neck. Of water and
Retains water
Wet sponge towel and heat.
And form a mitten.
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Clean the patient’s explaining the actively LCD what are the steps
Body in the procedure of listening by of sponge bath?
Following manner: sponge bath head nodding
. FACE: Wet the prevents
Sponge towel; secretions from
clean eyes from entering
the inner to outer nasolacrimal
canthus. Ducts.

. wet and apply

soap to the
forehead, face and
over and behind
the ear and neck.

. Rinse sponge towel

And allow the
Patient to wipe the
Face, ears and neck.

Dry with a face towel

Bath towel and
Replace at the head
End of bed.
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ARMS: Spread Towel preventing explaining the actively lcd what are the steps
under distal arm soiling of bed procedure of listening by of sponge bath?
Bringing it across the sponge bath head nodding
Patient’s chest

Wet with sponge

Towel, clean distal to
Proximal in long
Straight strokes.

Apply soap on sponge the rotatory

Towel and soap from movement
Wrist to axilla with soap
Including shoulder, growth of
Using rotatory normal skin
Movements give bacteria
Attention to axilla.

Clean from axilla to causes skin

Wrist and dry. Softening and
Maceration.

Spread a small prevent soiling

of Mackintosh at the of bed during
Right side of patient Procedure.
And cover with bath
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Keep the basin of helps to clean explaining the actively LCD what are the steps
Water and assist the debris and procedure of listening by of sponge bath?
Patient in washing enhances of sponge bath head nodding
The hands with soap cleanliness and
And water, remove comfort.
The basin and dry the
Hands.

CHEST: For female towel maintains

Patient’s, spread a warmth and
Bath towel on the privacy.
Chest and another
Over the abdomen
With top sheet down
To the pubic region.

Wet chest and apply skinfolds retain

Soap in rotator moisture. Bad
Movements by odours and skin
Paying attention. Breakdown.

To skin creases (permit

The patient to clean)

Remove soap soap irritates the

Thoroughly by skin.
Wiping from neck to
Chest.
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Dry with bath towel. Prevents chilling. explaining the actively LCD what are the
procedure of listening by steps of sponge
ABDOMEN: Fold top moisture and sponge bath head nodding bath?
Sheet up to pubic sediment that
Region. Cover chest collect in skinfold
With face towel/ predisposes skin to
Bath towel. Maceration and
Irritation.

Wet and clean

Abdomen with soap.

Clean umbilicus. Prevents chilling.

Dry with a bath towel prevents

Unnecessary
Cover the patient exposure.
With top sheet and
Remove face towel
From chest.

BACK: Help the patient provides easy

access
To lie in left lateral to the patients back,
Position, close to the to give back care
Edge of the bed, with and observe the
Back towards nurse. Pressure Points.
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Wet the area and promotes circulation explaining the actively LCD what are the
Soap from ankle to procedure of listening by steps of sponge
Groin using sponge bath head nodding bath?
Rotatory
Movements.

Removes soap promotes venous

Using long strokes return.
From groin to
Ankle.

Repeat the same maintain warmth

For proximal leg. And prevents
unnecessary
Dry and cover the exposure. prevents
Legs. Spread small soiling of bed.
Mackintosh and
Bath towel at foot.

Place basin with

Water On the small
Mackintosh.

Assist the patient to secretions are

Dip feet into the basin. Present between
Toes.
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Discard dirty water prevents explaining the actively lcd what are the
In sluice room. Transmission of procedure of listening by steps of sponge
Infection. sponge bath head nodding bath?

Record abnormalities
Noticed in nurse’s
Record.

7. elaborate the 5min ROLE OF NURSE IN SPONGE BATH: explaining the actively ohp what are the
roles of nurse role of nurse listening sheet nurses role in
in sponge bath  As a nurse, make patient bath in the sponge bath?
morning, Depending on the patient’s
preference.

 It should not given immediately after a

meal, to prevent interference with
Digestion process.

AFTER CARE what are the

8. describe the 4 min explaining the actively hand steps to be
steps to be  Document date, time, procedure done steps followed listening and out followed after
followed after and condition of patient after sponge after sponge taking notes giving sponge
providing bath bath bath?
 Record the Patient response to the
procedure done.
 Record and report if any abnormality in
patient’s temperature.
SUMMARY
So far we discussed about the definition, purposes, principles, indications, articles required, procedure with rationales and nurses
responsibilities for sponge bath.

CONCLUSION
This from today class I concluded that sponge bath procedure is an important procedure carried out in clinical setting and I hope that you
have gain an adequate knowledge and skill for doing the sponge bath procedure.

EVALUATION
1. Sponge bath is given to
a) Conscious patient b) healthy patient c) unconscious patient d) fever patient

2. What is the equipment used to clean the ears and nose?

a) Soaps b) lotion c) swab sticks d)cotton plug

3. By which movement u will wipe in arms?

a) Straight strokes b) rotatory movements c) long strokes d) short strokes
BIBLIOGRAPHY
 “WOLTERS KLUWER” a textbook of “Manual of nursing procedure and practice “ ; 2nd
edition [2018] ; published by wolter Kluwer pvt . ltd ; New Delhi
 “SR. AILLEN MATHIAS”, “a manual of nursing procedures and practice”; published by
omayal achi college of nursing, second nursing.

NET REFERENCE
 Slideshare.net (nursing path)
 Slideshare.net.in (published in health and medicine)