Fever
Weakness
Sour breath
Frequent urination
B. Weakness
Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor.
Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help.
Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened.
Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
Shakiness or trembling
Thirst and dry mouth
Sweet breath odor
Increased urine
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.
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 resident's teeth.
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.
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
block exit doors.
restrain residents.
place large stop signs on doors.
keep confused residents in their rooms.
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products
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.
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.
Washing a resident's hands after toileting
Using a wipe to clean around a resident's stoma
Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
Cleaning a resident's bath basin with soap after use
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.
Thicken the liquid so it will not spill.
Place a clothing protector on the resident.
Seat the resident with other residents who also spill.
Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid.
ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter.
turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident's 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.
Leave the room and close the door to allow privacy.
Consider if this is normal behavior for this couple.
Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately.
Tell the wife that she must leave the facility for the day.
Increase in appetite
Decrease in constipation
Decrease in taste sensation and smell
Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily
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?
a skin fold.
a pressure ulcer.
skin breakdown.
a pressure point.
Correct residents' posture
Improve the residents' breathing
Promote circulation at pressure points
Provide an opportunity for incontinent care
resident's last measured weight is available.
scale measures both pounds and kilograms.
resident is wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas.
scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.
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.
Arms and hands
Abdominal area
Face and neck
Perineal area
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.
Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
Place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket.
Consider if the resident is trying to get attention.