control a resident's behavior.
protect the resident from injury.
make staff members' jobs easier.
decrease how often staff need to check the resident.
B. protect the resident from injury.
Shakiness or trembling
Thirst and dry mouth
Sweet breath odor
Increased urine
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.
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. What's keeping you in your room so much?
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.
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.
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.
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products
Tell the resident, I know what you mean. My days seem long too.
Ask the charge nurse if the resident can have some medication.
Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past.
Tell the resident to check the activity schedule.
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.
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Circulatory
Digestive
accept that the husband has always been in charge.
explain that the nurse aide is certified and able to care for his wife.
suggest that the husband participate in his wife's resident care conference.
understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs.
the financial arrangements made for the resident's care.
specific care required for the resident and the goals of care.
facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures.
the nurse aide's assignments and when care is provided to each resident.
Leaving the bedpan in place for extra time
Putting an incontinent brief on the resident
Answering the resident's call light quickly
Controlling fluid intake throughout the day
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.
Increase the resident's fluids since dehydration causes confusion.
Consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging.
Ask where the resident believes he is.
Report the change to the charge nurse.
Ask if the resident has been eating salty foods lately.
Elevate the resident's legs and check again later.
Report the swelling to the charge nurse.
Avoid bathing the resident's lower legs.
To look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel
To check if vision problems have resulted in foot injuries
To trim the toenails so they do not become long or jagged
To make sure the resident does not get a foot fungus
ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident.
exercises to help improve the resident's strength.
frequent observation to help prevent confusion.
instructions for providing post-mortem care.
Pain is usually worse in the morning.
Residents with dementia do not feel pain.
A person's culture can affect response to pain.
Younger people handle pain better than older adults.
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 resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage.
taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed.
Orient the resident to person, place and time.
Review how to use the call light with the resident.
Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
Try to find out if there is something the resident needs.
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.
limiting activity by keeping the resident on bedrest.
emptying the urinary drainage bag every two-hours.
keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean.
toileting the resident every two hours for bladder retraining.
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.
resident is wearing an incontinent brief.
resident is checked once every two hours.
restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions.
restraint is applied tightly and placed under the resident's clothing.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products