explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy.
try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies.
ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
remind the resident, You do have the right to refuse care.
C. ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom.
get another nurse aide's help to walk the resident to the bathroom.
position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in.
ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs.
explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy.
try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies.
ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
remind the resident, You do have the right to refuse care.
guide the resident from the chair to the floor.
remove the other resident's away from the table.
try to open the resident's mouth to check for food.
keep the resident in the chair by holding around the resident's waist.
On the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident's bladder
Tucked at the resident's side on the seat of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the resident's bladder
Hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident's view and above the bladder
Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder
The resident's shoe-fit
The resident's pulse rate
The way the resident walks
The color of the resident's toes
put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm.
ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first.
put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.
raise resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time.
Arms and hands
Abdominal area
Face and neck
Perineal area
make chewing food easier.
decrease the risk of aspiration.
improve the residents digestion.
allow for better respirations between bites.
making sure the water temperature is proper.
getting the resident back to her room right away.
finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas.
keeping the resident safe and comfortable.
Explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died.
Suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss.
Try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject.
Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
Use sterile technique when providing care.
Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma.
Position the resident on the side.
Disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower.
Protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room.
Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump.
Give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube.
atrophy.
shearing.
infections.
contractures.
push the foreskin back to clean.
keep the foreskin in place over the penis.
wipe from the base of the penis towards the tip.
just cleanse the tip and directly over the urethra.
Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse.
Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit.
Explain that the facilitys policies do not allow for this type of visiting.
Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel.
Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid.
Check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear.
Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced.
Make sure the hearing aid is turned on.
Check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly.
Report to the charge nurse that the resident is very confused.
Remind the resident this is impossible since a catheter is in place.
Tell the resident to try to urinate since the urine will collect in the bag.
Keep the bed in the lowest position throughout bathing.
Keep the residents body covered during the bath.
Open the window for fresh air during the bath.
Add a lot of soap to the water in the basin.
Throw the razor away in a trash can.
Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again.
Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away.
check the resident's arms and jaw for possible injury or bruising.
check the care plan to see if the resident is on heart attack precautions.
ask if the resident might have eaten something that has upset her stomach.
recognize the seriousness of the signs and observations and report immediately.
block exit doors.
restrain residents.
place large stop signs on doors.
keep confused residents in their rooms.
check if the resident was snacking before the meal.
ask if the resident would like something else to eat.
remind the resident that dinner is several hours away.
check when the resident last had a bowel movement.
ask how long the minister plans to visit.
explain politely that it is time to take vital signs.
check if the resident is praying before interrupting.
wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.
provide mouth care once a day.
avoid changing the resident's position.
talk to the resident while providing care.
keep the resident's room dark and quiet.
Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
Open the window to get the smoke out of the room.
Yell Fire! along with the room number.
Remove the resident from the room.
Don't you think God knows you are in a nursing home?
Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?
Sounds like you are not ready to die.
Have you considered praying?
if the resident thinks someone took it.
if the resident has checked the lost and found box.
who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift.
for permission to help look around the resident's room.
resident's last measured weight is available.
scale measures both pounds and kilograms.
resident is wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas.
scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.
Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor.
Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help.
Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened.
Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder.
Tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today.
Provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated.
Ask if the resident would prefer to stay in night clothes for the day.
Check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide.