Bedpan

usgb/ˈbedpæn/
noun

A shallow flat dish used under a person's buttocks, especially a person who cannot get out of bed, for toilet purposes.

The nurse offered the patient a bedpan since he couldn't walk to the restroom.
Visual representation of "bedpan" - A shallow flat dish used under a person's buttocks, especially a person who cannot get out of bed, for toilet purposes.

Often appears as...

  • use a bedpan
  • clean a bedpan

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Technical

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Medical Context

Used mainly in healthcare settings or conversations about patient care.

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The patient required assistance with the bedpan due to limited mobility.
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Technical Term

Considered a technical term and understood by nurses, doctors, and caregivers.

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During her training, the student nurse learned the proper way to place a bedpan.
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Privacy Sensitivity

Using or needing a bedpan can be a sensitive topic; be respectful in discussions.

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Could you provide privacy while my father uses the bedpan?
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