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 residents room.
D. for permission to help look around the residents room.
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.
having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement.
adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height.
asking the residents height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage.
taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed.
Give the resident a washcloth to hold
Suggest the resident wash his or her face
Ask the resident to check the water temperature
Check if the resident wants a partial or full shower
wear gloves to reduce friction against the skin.
avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved.
tell the resident to be careful and follow directions.
ask the resident to keep arms held over the residents head.
Give the resident more time to swallow.
Keep the amount of fluid small by using a spoon to give fluids.
Add thickener to the fluid and see if it helps stop the coughing.
Stop the feeding and report the coughing to the charge nurse right away.
At the nurses station.
On the isolation cart outside the residents room.
In the dirty utility room.
In the residents room.
Allow the resident more time to swallow.
Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
Add a thickening product to the residents fluids.
Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
You do realize that you will look normal when you get your prosthesis?
Do you think you will ever leave your room? It will help you feel better
There is no reason to feel embarrassed about losing your leg?
You used to enjoy activities. Whats keeping you in your room so much?
return the resident to bed.
provide the resident with a cane.
tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain.
remove the residents shoe and inspect the foot.
A residents complaint of not getting to activities on time.
A resident who states a need for a new pair of elastic stockings.
A resident with dementia who states the need to talk to the residents son.
A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused.
Check on the residents every few minutes.
Report the residents behavior to the charge nurse.
Ask the nurse if the residents should be medicated.
Tell the residents that sex is not allowed in the nursing home.
resident neglect.
resident abuse.
nurse aide carelessness.
nurse aide noncompliance.
remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties.
encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending.
respect the residents decision and ask what the resident would like to do.
ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday.
control a residents behavior.
protect the resident from injury.
make staff members jobs easier.
decrease how often staff need to check the resident.
assisting the resident with mouth care.
soaking the residents feet for foot care.
giving the resident a bed bath.
washing hands.
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.
The residents fingers are cold and blue in color.
The splint was removed as scheduled in the care plan.
The resident asks to have the splint removed for a few minutes.
The resident asks the nurse aide to reposition the arm with the splint.
ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident.
exercises to help improve the residents strength.
frequent observation to help prevent confusion.
instructions for providing post-mortem care.
Offer to taste all the food first to prove it is not poisoned.
Report to the charge nurse that the resident is acting crazy.
Ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat.
Leave the resident alone because the resident will eat when hungry enough.
remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs.
dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can.
avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
keep germs in the trash can area.
black.
green.
purple.
white.
Shakiness or trembling
Thirst and dry mouth
Sweet breath odor
Increased urine
Fever
Weakness
Sour breath
Frequent urination
Take the resident back to the residents room.
Distract the resident by asking about the residents family.
Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
Ask the activity director to find something for the resident to do.
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.
Dont 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?
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.
allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home.
provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers.
identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.
continue exercises but move onto another joint.
continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging.
apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly.
suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow.
Use sterile technique when providing care.
Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma.
Position the resident on the side.