make sure the tubing is free of kinks.
remove oxygen when the resident is eating.
place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door.
limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident.
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return the resident to bed.
provide the resident with a cane.
tell the nurse the resident is having foot pain.
remove the resident's shoe and inspect the foot.
ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift.
allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other residents.
being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule.
notifying the family that the resident has been placed on the program.
determining the type of program best suited for the resident.
checking the resident every four hours for incontinence.
make chewing food easier.
decrease the risk of aspiration.
improve the residents digestion.
allow for better respirations between bites.
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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.
Allow the resident more time to swallow.
Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.
Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
Keeping side rails raised
Using less lotion on the skin
Sliding the resident up in the bed
Dressing the resident in long sleeves
Ensure the resident can return home
Provide meaningful activities for the resident
Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes.
speak louder to make sure the resident can hear.
wipe the resident's face with a cool washcloth.
call for the charge nurse immediately.
block exit doors.
restrain residents.
place large stop signs on doors.
keep confused residents in their rooms.
ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home.
ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed.
get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side.
Liquid feces seeping out of the anus
Darkening of the resident's urine
Many soft, formed stools
Bad breath odor
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.
The resident's 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.
call the police immediately.
ask if the nurse is feeling stressed about something.
report the situation to the charge nurse's supervisor.
ask if any other staff have ever observed this behavior.
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.
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.
Take the resident back to the resident's room.
Distract the resident by asking about the resident's 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.
set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly.
dress the resident to make sure the resident gets to breakfast earlier.
ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning.
remind the resident that the friends will also be at activities later.
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.
Getting linen from a linen cart
Removing soiled linen from a bed
Performing range of motion exercises
Transferring a resident to a shower chair
making sure the resident gets a lot of rest.
providing a routine time for the resident to toilet.
giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning.
keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed.
Consider if the task can be performed another way.
Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible.
Contact the ombudsman's office since resident's rights may be violated.
Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role.
remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties.
encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending.
respect the resident's decision and ask what the resident would like to do.
ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday.
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?
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.
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
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.
Lets go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo.
Remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up.
Do you mean your greatgranddaughter? Your daughter just turned 60.
What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?