Reinforcing Teaching about Walker Use
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, -Top of the walker should be at the level of wrist.
-Client stands between back legs of walker.
-Advance walker first (6-8") then step forward.
Recommendations for Increasing Vitamin C Intake
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Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits (oranges, lemons), tomatoes, peppers, green
leafy vegetables, and strawberries
- Stress and illness, as well as cigarette smoking, increases the need for
vitamin C.
-- Cigarette smokers are advised to increase Vitamin C intake 35mg/day due
to increased oxidative stress and metabolic turnover
- Severe deficiency causes scurvy, a hemorrhagic disease with diffuse tissue
bleeding, painful limbs/joints, weak bones, and swollen gums/loose teeth.
While scurvy can be fatal, it can also be cured with moderate doses of
Vitamin C for several days
Encouraging Verbalization
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-Listen to client with open posture (no hand & leg crossing)
-Be a good listener
-Ask open ended questions
,Logrolling a Client
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Used when client is injured or after surgery.
- At least 2 people.
- Lower head of bed.
- Place pillow between clients legs
- Client should have a draw sheet from shoulders to knees.
- Place client's arm over head, or alongside body.
- Nurses should be on the same side, toward which the client will be turned.
- Nurses should cross their arms over each other to support client's shoulder,
back, hips, and leg, or grasp draw sheet at even points.
- Count to 3 and turn smoothly.
- Support client in position with pillows.
Appropriate Nursing Response to Client Concerns
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Therapeutic Communication:
the purposeful use of communication to build and maintain helping
relationships with clients, families, and significant others
7 essential components of therapeutic communication:
- time
- attentive behavior or active listening
- caring attitude
- honesty
- trust
- empathy
- nonjudgmental attitude
, -Be open to listening
-Show interest in clients concerns
-Use clarifying techniques and open questions
Aspiration Precautions for a Client Who Has Dysphagia
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-Place client in high fowlers.
-Avoid straws
-Place chin down when swallowing.
-Modifying the texture of foods and the consistency of liquids may enable the
client to achieve proper nutrition.
-Provide oral care prior to eating to enhance the client's sense of taste.
-Allow adequate time for eating
-Utilize adaptive eating devices
-Encourage small bites and thorough chewing.
-Avoid thin liquids and sticky foods.
Completing an Incident Report
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-document facts without judgment or opinion
-do not refer to an incident report in a client's medical record
-incident reports contribute to changes that help improve healthcare quality
Removing Personal Protective Equipment
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, -Top of the walker should be at the level of wrist.
-Client stands between back legs of walker.
-Advance walker first (6-8") then step forward.
Recommendations for Increasing Vitamin C Intake
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Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits (oranges, lemons), tomatoes, peppers, green
leafy vegetables, and strawberries
- Stress and illness, as well as cigarette smoking, increases the need for
vitamin C.
-- Cigarette smokers are advised to increase Vitamin C intake 35mg/day due
to increased oxidative stress and metabolic turnover
- Severe deficiency causes scurvy, a hemorrhagic disease with diffuse tissue
bleeding, painful limbs/joints, weak bones, and swollen gums/loose teeth.
While scurvy can be fatal, it can also be cured with moderate doses of
Vitamin C for several days
Encouraging Verbalization
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-Listen to client with open posture (no hand & leg crossing)
-Be a good listener
-Ask open ended questions
,Logrolling a Client
Give this one a try later!
Used when client is injured or after surgery.
- At least 2 people.
- Lower head of bed.
- Place pillow between clients legs
- Client should have a draw sheet from shoulders to knees.
- Place client's arm over head, or alongside body.
- Nurses should be on the same side, toward which the client will be turned.
- Nurses should cross their arms over each other to support client's shoulder,
back, hips, and leg, or grasp draw sheet at even points.
- Count to 3 and turn smoothly.
- Support client in position with pillows.
Appropriate Nursing Response to Client Concerns
Give this one a try later!
Therapeutic Communication:
the purposeful use of communication to build and maintain helping
relationships with clients, families, and significant others
7 essential components of therapeutic communication:
- time
- attentive behavior or active listening
- caring attitude
- honesty
- trust
- empathy
- nonjudgmental attitude
, -Be open to listening
-Show interest in clients concerns
-Use clarifying techniques and open questions
Aspiration Precautions for a Client Who Has Dysphagia
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-Place client in high fowlers.
-Avoid straws
-Place chin down when swallowing.
-Modifying the texture of foods and the consistency of liquids may enable the
client to achieve proper nutrition.
-Provide oral care prior to eating to enhance the client's sense of taste.
-Allow adequate time for eating
-Utilize adaptive eating devices
-Encourage small bites and thorough chewing.
-Avoid thin liquids and sticky foods.
Completing an Incident Report
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-document facts without judgment or opinion
-do not refer to an incident report in a client's medical record
-incident reports contribute to changes that help improve healthcare quality
Removing Personal Protective Equipment
