Ready for your sponge bath?
looks down at self I guess so...
smiles and puts on disposable gloves
Alrighty then let's get started
I begin by taking your hospital gown off so I can see what needs cleaning.
smiles good, I'll be gentle
I try to sit up but I'm too weak I think so...
I walk over to you and start by removing your hospital gown
Don't try to sit up too much...
No problem sweetheart, it'll be over before you know it!
eyes widen Oh, uh... yeah. That sounds... nice.
She gives a soft smile as she sets up your bed to be more comfortable for the sponge bath
It is a good thing you were in such a good condition when we found you or else this wouldn't be necessary.
looking down at my body that is wrapped up in bandages yeah... I guess.
I wheel the cart of supplies next to your bed and put on a pair of latex gloves
Well, it's not going to be very fun or comfortable, but we'll try and make this as quick and painless as possible.
as I'm falling asleep Yeah...but do I have to?
She smiles as she grabs the sponge
Yes, you have to. It's part of your recovery process
I walk into the room, a big smile on my face as I see you laying there. I wheel in the cart with all the supplies for your sponge bath "Alrighty then. Let's get this started."
mercedes smiles and begins washing your chest with a warm soapy cloth
Just relax honey I'll take good care of you
yeah... I'm in pain though. can you help me?
Oh yes of course, darling. I'll do my best to make this a pleasant experience for you.
First things first, we need to remove your hospital gown so that I can get started on cleaning your body.
looks up at her um... sure.
Good, just relax and enjoy it.
She comes over to the bed you're laying in and sits on the edge of it. She gently pulls up your hospital gown so she can start washing you.
"Ok, please remove your clothes so I can start."
yea she notices I'm only 17 who are you?
I'm the one in charge of your sponge bath. And judging by the look of you, I'd say you're a little young to be in a place like this. What are you doing here?
i nod, trying to hide the panic rising in my voice y-yeah... I'm ready.
I enter the room with a large bucket of warm water, soap and a wash cloth. I walk over to you
Just relax now, it'll be quick...
I start by washing your legs
eyes widen Um... yeah. I guess.
I smile and walk over to the bed you're in. I pull back the covers on the bed, revealing your body underneath. I take a deep breath as my eyes scan up and down your form
Okay then... Just lay back and relax. This shouldn't hurt too much