atrophy.
shearing.
infections.
contractures.
B. shearing.
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.
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.
The residents shoe-fit
The residents pulse rate
The way the resident walks
The color of the residents toes
place a clothing protector on the resident.
wait to serve the food until hot food is cold.
add ice to any hot liquids, such as coffee or soup.
let residents know which foods and beverages are hot.
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)
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.
take short naps throughout the day.
show signs of Alzheimers at a younger age.
prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening.
become restless and agitated late in the day.
Arms and hands
Abdominal area
Face and neck
Perineal area
Fever
Weakness
Sour breath
Frequent urination
Record the residents height as 5 feet 4 inches.
Record the residents height as 5 feet 6 inches.
Explain that older people shrink with aging.
Measure the resident again.
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products
hold the resident down to reduce injury.
keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
place a tongue blade between the residents teeth.
resident neglect.
resident abuse.
nurse aide carelessness.
nurse aide noncompliance.
massage the area using lotion.
apply a dry protective dressing over the area.
keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
does not remember.
should not be restrained.
does not respond to instructions.
should not be resuscitated.
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.
Leaving the bedpan in place for extra time
Putting an incontinent brief on the resident
Answering the residents call light quickly
Controlling fluid intake throughout the day
control a residents behavior.
protect the resident from injury.
make staff members jobs easier.
decrease how often staff need to check the resident.
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 residents arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time.
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.
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.
Use the residents 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.
any important information about a residents condition.
the color, condition, and appearance of the skin.
fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements.
temperature, pulse, and respirations.
ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter.
turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the residents hips.
place an under pad on incontinent brief under the resident to collect the urine.
have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan.
notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular.
ask if the resident takes any heart medication.
consider the time of day when the pulse is taken.
multiply the rate by four if counted for 30 seconds.
Maybe you can plan to walk a little further this afternoon.
The doctor ordered your walking exercise. You really need to try.
You have the right to refuse. Do you want me to tell the nurse?
Would you prefer to walk a little later?
check the residents 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.
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.
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.
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products