Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 21
restorative care care given after rehabilitation to keep the resident at the level achieved by
rehabilitation.
Guidelines for Restorative Care Be patient, positive, supportive. Focus on small tasks. Recognize setbacks,
reassure. Be sensitive to needs. Encourage independence. Provide privacy.
Involve resident in care.
problems with lack of Mobility loss of self-esteem, depression, pneumonia, urinary tract infections,
constipation, blood clots, dulling of senses, reduced circulation (increased
risk of pressure injuries)
benefits of regular exercise skin quality, circulation, strength, sleep/relaxation, mood, self-esteem,
appetite, elimination, blood flow, oxygen level
restorative care care given after rehabilitation to keep the resident at the level achieved by
rehabilitation.
Guidelines for Restorative Care Be patient, positive, supportive. Focus on small tasks. Recognize setbacks,
reassure. Be sensitive to needs. Encourage independence. Provide privacy.
Involve resident in care.
problems with lack of Mobility loss of self-esteem, depression, pneumonia, urinary tract infections,
constipation, blood clots, dulling of senses, reduced circulation (increased
risk of pressure injuries)
benefits of regular exercise skin quality, circulation, strength, sleep/relaxation, mood, self-esteem,
appetite, elimination, blood flow, oxygen level
