after reading the textbook and searching for videos on the internet i still cant figure out the toe pleat. can someone help me with the steps?
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN 2 Articles; 5,114 Posts Jul 23, 2012 thought experiment time. you are confined to bed. you have a wicked bad sore foot, from neuropathy, from ischemia, from a bad sprain, from gouty arthritis, from surgery... . your bedclothes are tucked in tight. why don't you like that? does that help you understand the rationale and mechanism of a toe pleat?
Double-Helix, BSN, RN 1 Article; 3,377 Posts Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU. Has 12 years experience. Jul 23, 2012 I don't think the OP is asking for the rationale for it. I think she is asking how to physically make a bed with a toe pleat.
gReeNTwin1, BSN, RN 111 Posts Jul 24, 2012 :) @ GrnTea. I like the comment, "Why don't you like that?" Hehe!As a new nursing student myself, I find posts on this site extremely helpful...and amusing! :)
rjones416 58 Posts Jul 24, 2012 can someone help me?are you just supposed to lift the sheet at the toes and then make a fold?
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN 2 Articles; 5,114 Posts Jul 26, 2012 as a nurse i'm a big believer in whatever works. that would work. so long as it's decreasing the pressure on the feet, it works. if you think they'll be testing you on a different method in skills lab, ask the skills lab instructor to show you what they want.
