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    Male nurse giving bed bath to a female patient.?

    1-Is it ethical for a male nurse to give bed bath or shower to a female patient who obviously refuses?
    2-Is it ethical for a male nurse to stripped and give bath with his bare hand's even on the female patient's genital's?
    3-Is it ethical not to seek permission from the female patient's spouse or family member's regarding male nurse giving bath to them?
    4-Had anyone of your wife's,girfriend's or even mother who obviously is a patient been given bed bath or complete shower from a male nurse without your consent or even if against their will?

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    It's never ethical to do anything to anyone against their will regardless of the nurse's gender.


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    Re: Male nurse giving bed bath to a female patient.?

    1- no it's not ethical to do anything against someones wishes, male or female.
    2- he should have gloves on, but if a male nurse is giving a bath, the genitals should be included.
    3- would a female nurse think to ask the families permission prior to giving a bath to a man?
    4- yes, my grandmother was taken care of by a male nurse. She spoke very highly of him.

    Male or female, a nurse is a nurse.

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    Re: Male nurse giving bed bath to a female patient.?

    Female nurses have bathed male patients for years and no one has had a problem with it.
    I am a male nurse and have had to bathe female patients and never once had anyone make an issue of it. Further, I did not become a nurse just so I could a see or bathe naked female.
    It's time to get over these issue and remember its about patient care, period.

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    Thumbs up Here, Here for this male nurse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are my hero!!!!!!!!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by indyrn View Post
    Female nurses have bathed male patients for years and no one has had a problem with it.
    I am a male nurse and have had to bathe female patients and never once had anyone make an issue of it. Further, I did not become a nurse just so I could a see or bathe naked female.
    It's time to get over these issue and remember its about patient care, period.
    I just hate it when male nurses ask me to put a foley in. I think this is just an excuse to not have to do it!! These male nurses need to buck up & be professional. When I'm asked I truely believe they are not professional enough to do any nursing. Just the facts.

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    I am a male RN and agree with you on the matter of doing the job regardless however, be careful about drawing a hard line on this subject. We should be looking at this from the patient perspective. If we are intuitive, we can all determine even if nothing is said, when a person is excessively anxious and would clearly prefer that personal care be done by a same gender healthcare professional. Whenever it is reasonably possible, those accommodations should be made.

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    Re: Male nurse giving bed bath to a female patient.?

    Quote Originally Posted by 3eyes
    1-Is it ethical for a male nurse to give bed bath or shower to a female patient who obviously refuses?
    2-Is it ethical for a male nurse to stripped and give bath with his bare hand's even on the female patient's genital's?
    3-Is it ethical not to seek permission from the female patient's spouse or family member's regarding male nurse giving bath to them?
    4-Had anyone of your wife's,girfriend's or even mother who obviously is a patient been given bed bath or complete shower from a male nurse without your consent or even if against their will?
    1- NO, the patient's right to refuse medical/nursing care must be honored.

    2- Not exactly, gloves should be worn whenever giving any kind of nursing care. Otherwise, as long as wearing gloves and with professional conduct an RN is an RN.

    3- An RN is an RN... no matter the gender. Male RNs are fully capable of providing nursing care with the upmost professional conduct just as a female nurse giving nursing care to a male patient.

    4- Again, medical/nursing care should not be given against a patient's wishes.

    I, being a Male RN, find the direction of this Thread headed in a path that may be short lived.
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    Re: Male nurse giving bed bath to a female patient.?

    Quote Originally Posted by 3eyes
    1-Is it ethical for a male nurse to give bed bath or shower to a female patient who obviously refuses?
    2-Is it ethical for a male nurse to stripped and give bath with his bare hand's even on the female patient's genital's?
    3-Is it ethical not to seek permission from the female patient's spouse or family member's regarding male nurse giving bath to them?
    4-Had anyone of your wife's,girfriend's or even mother who obviously is a patient been given bed bath or complete shower from a male nurse without your consent or even if against their will?
    If a patient that is mentally competent refuses treatment whether it be medications, a procedure, or a bath to name a few this person could actually charge someone with assault. When a competent person refuses treatment, no matter what it is, ask questions regarding their reasons behind the refusal and document.

    Whenever I have to place a foley on a male or do anything that could have their genitals exposed I always have another person in the room with me. This protects both the patient and myself.

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    I see nothing wrong with this but every nurse should wear gloves when doing it. I can't imagine a nurse not wearing gloves when giving a bed bath. Asking for permission is polite and helps avoid conflicts.

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    Re: Male nurse giving bed bath to a female patient.?

    People may be uncomfortable with the idea. If they are not willing to allow it, does anyone think that doesn't matter?
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