C) Measure the intake and output (I&0) for the client taking diuretics. D) Discuss appropriate ways to prevent urinary tract infections. The rehabilitation nurse is observing the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) caring for a paraplegic client on the rehab unit. 26. Which behavior by the UAP warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
The reason why we bed bath clients is to promote personal hygiene and to give them a sense of well-being it also maintain intact skin i.e. prevention of pressure sours. Bed bathing allows the caregivers to monitor changes in the client’s skin condition.It was my first day on practice placement and I assisted a care assistance in giving a patient a bed bath. The patient had recently had a stroke, due to that the patients left arm was paralysed and her mobility was greatly reduced, and also caused her severe pain. We first explained to her what we were going to do and asked for her consent, which was given verbally, the patient was unable to communicate do to the stroke however when we asked for her consent she nodded her head.
This helps to prevent pain and reduce the probability of skin tear. In addition, the occupational therapist should help Ms. Borg with supportive tools to her heels to prevent the aggravation of the wound (Ousey, 2005). A physiotherapist could be involved to figure an exercise program mainly focusing on motion exercises to help work out Ms. Borg joints as well as the muscles. This makes ease her mobility and goes a long way to her recovery. Speech language therapist comes in to help diagnose and assess Maria’s swallowing problem and provide therapeutic measures to counter her degenerating condition.
The nurses may make sure that no patients have split any coffee in the lounge as the disabled patients may slip over and hurt themselves if the liquid is not mopped up. The nurses should also have good hygiene, which means they should wash their hands after assisting a patient to the bathroom; otherwise they could spread germs to the other patients. Also if the nurses feel unwell they must not come into to work otherwise they could spread an infection to the patients and the other nurses. Physical comfort Physical comfort means being in an environment that ensures the patients are as comfortable as possible. The less able patients within a nursing home sometimes the less able patients may not be able to control their own environment, so the nurses must provide this.
Nurses should be recording vital signs, order appropriate laboratory work ups, put Mr. P on oxygen via cannula, put him on I&O, administer prescribed medications, and strict daily weights. Including his wife into his care will increase the chances of Mr. P adhering to a treatment plan at home. Nurses should explain why Mr. P needs a low sodium diet, and that taking Lasix is vital because it removes excess water from the body. Every single point of treatment should be
The nursing staff assigned to Mr. J will need additional training about restraints as far as appropriate use of restraints and how to care for a patient who is restrained. Mr. J was not combative with staff, so the nurse should have removed the restraints and requested for a sitter to watch the patient at bedside. Mr. J along with his daughter’s satisfaction is another nursing sensitive indicator which was not taken into account in this case. Mr. J’s nurse dismissed his daughter’s concerns about the incorrect meal that was served to her father earlier that day. The nursing staff should take initiative prior to passing out meal trays to patients to ensure the correct meal tray is
There are a number of ways that personnel’s can prevent and control infection in a health and social care setting. Personnel’s in a health and social care setting include , nurses , Doctors, cleaners, nursery assistants and nursery teachers. Nurses should thoroughly wash and dry their hands before and after caring for a patient, before and after touching any potentially contaminated equipment or dressings, after bed making and before handling food. Their hands can be washed with soap and water or, a fast-acting antiseptic solution like a hand wipe or hand gel. They should also wear Disposable gloves when physical contact with open wounds, for example when changing dressings, handling needles or inserting an intravenous drip.
The care assistant may also hold the cup or glass for the service user as a precaution against spills or dropping the glass/ cup. This falls into the moving and handling principle. A(iv) As there is a care plan in place for the service user, the nurse on the day trip with the residents should know that service user C is a type two diabetic and should have the necessary tablets and medication that this service user needs. If the nurse did not read the care plan for this person and this scenario were to happen, this could prove to be dangerous and stressful. By following the care plan the nurse was able to know that she needed a sugary drink with her and that the service user had taken her tablets before the trip began.
It is very important that nurses assure | |that they give the best culturally competent care that they can. Which involves Educating the population on modifications with their | |beliefs and norms. in food can decrease their risk factors for future health problems. According to Kite (2003), “These interventions can | |decrease the client's risk for hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular problems and enhance their overall well being” (Dietary Habits, | |para 5). Another strategy in helping with the homeless would be to become educated on different beliefs and values.
You cannot complain about not having a perfect smile when such matters are not a routine and a priority. Some specialists have come up with tips for teeth brushing that makes the time of the day you devote to oral hygiene pretty comfortable and enjoyable. First of all, in order to prevent gum lesions and bleeding, always wash your teeth with a soft toothbrush; while cleaning your teeth you may listen to a favorite song that makes your spirits bright. This is a proper way of starting the day in a good mood, and two minutes of teeth brushing won't seem that long at all. After you brush your teeth, it is also recommended to floss, particularly in the evening, thus you eliminate the risk of getting gingivitis or cavities because of the food stuck between the teeth.