Pain is usually worse in the morning.
Residents with dementia do not feel pain
A persons culture can affect response to pain.
Younger people handle pain better than older adults.
C. A persons culture can affect response to pain.
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.
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.
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.
Offer to walk with the resident to the activity departments kitchen.
Remind the resident that the nursing home prepares her meals.
Ask the resident about her husbands favorite dinners.
Explain gently that the residents husband is dead.
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.
Increase the residents 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ask if the resident has been eating salty foods lately.
Elevate the residents legs and check again later.
Report the swelling to the charge nurse.
Avoid bathing the residents lower legs.
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 wifes resident care conference.
understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wifes needs.
hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
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shearing.
infections.
contractures.
Disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower.
Protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room.
Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump.
Give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube.
Provide total care for the resident.
Set high standards for the residents achievements.
Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
Remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home.
Explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died.
Suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss.
Try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject.
Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident.
exercises to help improve the residents strength.
frequent observation to help prevent confusion.
instructions for providing post-mortem care.
resident neglect.
resident abuse.
nurse aide carelessness.
nurse aide noncompliance.
the financial arrangements made for the residents care.
specific care required for the resident and the goals of care.
facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures.
the nurse aides assignments and when care is provided to each resident.
Getting linen from a linen cart
Removing soiled linen from a bed
Performing range of motion exercises
Transferring a resident to a shower chair
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.
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.
Correct residents posture
Improve the residents breathing
Promote circulation at pressure points
Provide an opportunity for incontinent care
Increase in appetite
Decrease in constipation
Decrease in taste sensation and smell
Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily
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.
It increases comfort.
It decreases sexual responses.
It helps prevent skin breakdown.
It prevents incontinence.
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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.
pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock.
stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened.
report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
check the residents sock for any wound drainage.
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