Final answer:
The correct use of a bedpan is to have the open rim facing the foot of the bed, and if it's a fracture bedpan, the smaller portion should face the patient's head for proper placement. So the correct answer is option (B).
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct use of a bedpan, especially when referring to a fracture bedpan, is stated in Directive B Ensure that the open rim of the bedpan is facing the foot of the bed. This configuration is intended to align with the natural curvature of the body when the patient is lying in bed and needs to use the bedpan.
With a regular bedpan, the wider end should be aligned with the patient's buttocks, whereas the fracture bedpan, which is smaller, is designed to be easier to place under a patient with limited mobility and should be positioned with the flat, wider end toward the rear of the buttocks. Conversely, the smaller portion of a fracture bedpan should be toward the patient's head if that specific type of bedpan is being used.