Glossary B

Bacteraemia

Layman's explanation

Presence of bacteria in the blood

Used in a sentence

Your blood test result showed there is bacteria in your blood, you will need to be treated with antibiotics.

Bed sponging/bed bath 

Layman's explanation

Clean him in bed

Used in a sentence

We will clean him in bed, as he cannot move.

Bladder incontinence

Layman's explanation

Cannot control his urine

Used in a sentence

As he cannot control his urine and could wet himself, he could wear diapers.

Blended diet 

Layman's explanation

Food that is blended, easy to eat and does not need chewing

Used in a sentence

To help you digest food more easily after your operation, we advise you to eat food that is blended, is easy to eat and does not need chewing.

Blood pressure (BP)

Layman's explanation

Blood pressure

Used in a sentence

You need to take your medicine regularly to ensure that your blood pressure levels are within the healthy range.

Bowel incontinence

Layman's explanation

Cannot control the passing of motion

Used in a sentence

As he cannot control his passing of motion, he could wear diapers.

Bowel Open (BO)

Layman's explanation

Pass motion

Used in a sentence

Have you passed motion today?