What is guidelines in assisting patients with bowel and bladder habits ?

answer:   residents may need to restore regular routine and function. encougre plenty of fluids and foods that are high in fiber. wear gloves when handling body wastes. provide privacy for elimination, both in the bed and bathroom. explain the training to the resident. keep a record of bladder and bowl habits. with perineal care,which can prevent skin breakdown. discard clothing protectors and incontinence briefs properly. praise successes and attempts to control bladder and bowls. never show frustration or anger toward an incontinent resident.