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The definition of a tepid sponge bath is just washing up with a wash cloth and a certain temperature of water. It means not getting into the tub or shower at all. Tepid means to use water that is not hot and not cold, mix hot and cold water together with more cold than hot to achieve a tepid temperature.
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∙ 9y ago
segsegeh
its when you use a sponge or cloth wet with slightly cool or room temp water to bring down a fever. placing it on their forehead or rest of their body to cool them down
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∙ 11y agoTepid means lukewarm, or room temperature not hot but not cold.
This is likely talking about a sponge moistened with water at this temperature.
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Tepid used in a sentence?
the water in the bathtub was tepid.
What is another word for tepid?
Tepid.
How do you use the word tepid in a sentence?
(Tepid = moderately warm or lukewarm.)The mother lowered her baby into the tepid bath.OR(Tepid = lack of enthusiasm)The young girl's tepid reaction to meeting her new step-father proved worrisome to her mother.
What does tapid mean?
Tepid means liquid that is slightly warm or lukewarm. It also could mean to show little enthusiasm in something. Tepid is also an adjective.
Where did term lukewarm come from?
It came from the old English "Hleow" meaning "tepid".
How does tepid sponging reduce body temperature?
Evaporation of the water film left on the surface of the skin by the tepid sponging cools the skin, and thus the body.
What are the equipment used for tepid sponging?
Water washcloth thermometer basin towel alcohol
What is tepid sponging?
Tepid means lukewarm, or room temperature not hot but not cold. This is likely talking about a sponge moistened with water at this temperature.
What is the definition of tepid?
lukewarm.
When your 8 month old baby temperature is 38.4 is this dangerous?
ring your nursecall number or local health care number. its getting a little high, tepid sponging, remove clothing etc.
Tepid used in a sentence?
the water in the bathtub was tepid.
When sponging the resident what item do you need to prepare?
when sponging the resident what item do you need to prepare?
Which man introduced sponging to The Bahamas?
Sponging in the was introduced by a frenchman by the name of Gustav Renouard.
What is warmer tepid water or water?
Tepid
What is another word for tepid?
Tepid.
What is a sentence using tepid?
The Water was tepid.
Would you be able to swim in a tepid pool?
It does make sense and there is no reason why you could not swim in a pool full of tepid water. But the word 'tepid' can also mean unenthusiastic as in "...the applause was tepid" so you may decide not to. 'Tepid' is used mostly in cooking '...mix the yeast with tepid water.'
