Definitions for bedpans

bedpans bed·pan

Spelling: [bed-pan]
IPA: /ˈbɛdˌpæn/

Bedpans is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 237 anagrams from letters in bedpans (abdenps).

Definitions for bedpans

noun

  1. a shallow toilet pan for use by persons confined to bed.
  2. bedwarmer.

Origin of bedpans

First recorded in 1575-85; bed + pan1

Examples for bedpans

Empty the bedpan and clean it at once; ordinarily one can clean it without wetting or soiling the hands.

The bedpan and eating utensils must be frequently scalded in boiling water.

Rest in bed is absolutely necessary; the patient must be induced to use a bedpan.

Usually the first thing to do in the morning is to close or open the window as necessary, and to give the patient a bedpan.

If the patient does not ask for the bedpan, the attendant should offer it at suitable times.

The patient should not rise from his bed, but should use a bedpan or other receptacle.

The patient should be kept in bed, a bedpan being used when the bowels move.

Also they should have bedpan or whatever other attention they need regularly, and when asked for, immediately.

It is sometimes desirable to place the patient on a bedpan and rinse the parts by a gentle stream of warm water poured from a jug.

Word Value for bedpans
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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