Discharge Plan Needs Mr. Trosack will need to have physical therapy to rehabilitate himself after his fall and hip replacement. He will need to be able to negotiate stairs with bags of groceries. He will need to shower and use the bathroom independently. He needs to understand the importance of his new medications and might even need assistance with medication administration. Social Isolation His lack of mobility will affect his social visitation, and he is a widower as is his brother who is also elderly and we don’t know if he will be able to make daily visits.
Is now in step-down unit waiting for discharge. Per parents has been acting “more like himself” and “really seems to be coming around”. States he still has severe headaches now and then, especially when first getting up from bed. This morning was rated as 6/10. He is steady on his feet, but tends to veer to the right side when walking.
Age Specific Case Study Roberto Calderone, is an 82-year-old retired army general. He was with a myocardial infarction. He was monitored and treated with aspirin 325 mg and started on a beta blocker to control his hypertension. Several nurses have commented on him being a “difficult patient” as he is “stubborn and wants to control everything” while he is at the hospital. Mr. Calderone has been observed to order his wife to “get this” and “get that” in a rather brusque manner and when she steps out of the room, he does the same to the nurses.
Some service users require me to wash, dry and dress them as well as preparing meals and feeding them, whereas others are able to undress, wash their own hair and bodies then dry and dress themselves with little assistance. All service users should always be treated as an individual and if in any doubt to the level of support that should be given then their care plans should be referred to as well as colleagues or family members. 1.3 Agree with the individual how privacy will be maintained through personal care When completing personal care with a service user whether it be assisting them to toilet, changing an incontinence pad or giving them a full wash either in the bath or their bed then their dignity and privacy should be foremost. I would always ensure that the following points are addressed: Doors are closed where possible or blinds drawn so that other colleagues or service users cannot gain view Curtains are shut so that other passers by cannot obtain view Towels or covers are used to hide their genital areas are kept covered when not
The range of codes that would be used for Darlene would be Codes 680-709 because Darlene had an infection of her skin due to shards of glass still left in her wound. These codes are for Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues. 2. A 44-year-old male presents to the office complaining of intermittent chest pain. The physician orders an EKG to rule out a possible cardiac event.
4.4 Describe the strategies that can be used to clarity misunderstandings. The strategies you could use are gaining trust by building up a repour with the individual, asking the individual for clarification (ask if they understand), repeating (asking the same question in different ways if required), summarise (ask if they understand what was meant when speaking to them) asking other people (family health care professionals) if the person in question has the capacity to understand the communication. 4.5 Ways of accessing extra support or services may include:- Consulting with the individuals GP to obtain any relevant information. Individual’s families and friend are one of the most reliable ways to obtain
Typical State Board Examination Test 1: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions 1. The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of: a) tooth-pulling c) haircutting b) bloodletting d) leeching 2. The best method when dealing with difficult clients is to agree with them and: a) call the manager c) offer to remedy the situation b) ask another stylist to take d) tell them to file a over complaint 3. Physical exercise has many positive effects on our bodies, including: a) lower immune function c) increased stress b) prevention of aging d) proper functioning of organs _____ _____ _____ 4. In order to avoid strain on your body when standing for long periods, consider: a) working with arms above c) wearing high heels
LD 206 – Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene Most people will maintain personal hygiene except in illness, substance abuse, or dementia. Dementia can cause a change in personal hygiene habits. People may forget to wash or change their clothes, or they may forget how to keep clean. Carers may find these stressful but different strategies can help. A person with dementia may need help with going to the toilet, getting dressed, brushing their teeth and grooming hair and nails.
REFLECTION For the purpose of this assignment I will provide a brief definition of what reflection means according to Johns (2009). I will then demonstrate my understanding of two different models of reflection by describing, Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle and John’s (1994) model of structured refection. I will then offer a critical analysis of the processes of reflection and how they can contribute to personal and professional development. Finally I will apply Gibbs (1988) model of reflective practice when discussing a comment I made to a patient whom I shall refer to as David a seventy two year old gentleman during a multi-disciplinary team meeting known as ward round. The placement setting where David resides is a forensic low secure hospital houses men who are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) http://www.dh.gov.uk/.
Wash under all skin folds. You may also use this time to check for bed sores or any skin irritations or injuries. Rinse the flannel out after each area is washed. Jack Jack is 65 year old and is retired teacher. Jack was forgetting things that had Just happened he eventually becomes so confused that his wife was very concern.