doctor gives patient a sponge bath and vaginal investigate

For general hygiene, patients must be given bath periodically on their own due to health reasons. The nurse is giving a tepid sponge bath and vaginal probe. Sponge baths, or bed baths, are used to bathe on their beds as it is difficult to move such patients to the bathroom every time. For general hygiene, patients must be given bath periodically on their beds as it is difficult to move such patients to the bathroom every time. Foundations of Nursing Chapter 30 Vital Signs.