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.
C. Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
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.
Put hand rolls in the residents hands.
Avoid raising the head of the residents bed.
Turn and position the resident according to schedule.
Provide range of motion (ROM) exercises every two hours.
Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time.
Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry under pad.
Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable.
Provide incontinent care to the resident.
Wear gloves, a mask and a gown when providing care.
Use strict isolation precautions throughout care.
Wash hands and wear gloves throughout care.
Double bag all items removed from the room.
clear.
cloudy.
dark yellow.
strong smelling.
massage the beard area of the face gently.
rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth.
hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream.
quickly move the resident to the nurses station.
ask the resident how badly the burned area hurts.
wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area.
apply antibiotic ointment to the burned area and then cover with a bandage.
To get the resident into a more comfortable position
To get towels placed to protect the bed linen
To keep the vomit off the residents face
To help prevent aspiration
try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes.
speak louder to make sure the resident can hear.
wipe the residents face with a cool washcloth.
call for the charge nurse immediately.
Washing a residents hands after toileting
Using a wipe to clean around a residents stoma
Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
Cleaning a residents bath basin with soap after use
assisting the resident with mouth care.
soaking the residents feet for foot care.
giving the resident a bed bath.
washing hands.
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.
Shakiness or trembling
Thirst and dry mouth
Sweet breath odor
Increased urine
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.
Fever
Weakness
Sour breath
Frequent urination
Report this to the charge nurse.
Ask if this is a normal pattern for the residents body.
Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber.
Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements.
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
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.
The aging process can be reversed with good health care.
Bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging.
Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
Sensitivity to pain increases with age.
Have you been able to hold it since you last went to the toilet?
How much longer do you feel like you can hold it?
May I please check to see if you are wet?
Can I help you to the bathroom now?
Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward.
Clean the catheter, starting at the end and moving towards the genitalia.
Disconnect the drainage bag from the catheter to empty the bag fully.
Cleanse around the meatus with alcohol swabs, wiping front to back.
a skin fold.
a pressure ulcer.
skin breakdown.
a pressure point.
find out what the resident plans to do for the day.
make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed.
ask if the resident has taken any medication recently.
allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.
place a cool, wet washcloth to the residents forehead.
cover the resident with extra blankets.
record and report the change at the end of the shift.
report the temperature promptly.
block exit doors.
restrain residents.
place large stop signs on doors.
keep confused residents in their rooms.
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.
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.
It increases comfort.
It decreases sexual responses.
It helps prevent skin breakdown.
It prevents incontinence.
dementia.
arthritis.
foot drop.
Parkinsons disease.
decide break times with other nurse aides.
review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift.