Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) 2022

Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) 2022. Introduction Every patient is different – and so is every age group. As a caregiver, you must be aware of certain considerations related to each age group and ways to effectively communicate with patients of various ages. It is important to understand patient needs and what they might be facing at certain times of their lives. This can help you identify issues such as speech or hearing impairments, stress, learning disabilities, depression, and much more. Educating yourself about these factors can help you deliver the best care possible to your patients. Purpose/Overall Goal This module outlines age-specific care and best practices for nine different age groups, from birth to age 80 and beyond. The goal of this module is to provide healthcare workers with information on how to physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and other needs for different age groups, and how to adjust your patient care with age-specific needs in mind. Course Objectives After completing this module, the learner should be able to: • Demonstrate appropriate communication skills for various age groups • Describe appropriate healthcare practices for various age groups • Explain physical and emotional considerations for patients of different ages • Describe common health conditions to assess in patients at various life stages Communication Across the Ages As a healthcare worker, clear communication with patients is key to providing good age- specific care. Each age group has unique physical, psychosocial, and cognitive needs, as well as unique fears and stressors. By understanding the age-specific needs usually associated with each stage of life, you can provide better, more appropriate care, tailored to the needs of each individual. For every patient across all age groups you should: Assess primary language • Check for speech or hearing impairments Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) © 2021 Relias LLC. All rights reserved. Page | 4 • Check for confusion, depression, and signs of illness or stress • Be aware of possible learning disabilities • Be mindful of cultural differences • Understand family structure Regardless of a patient’s age, caregivers must respond to the need of each patient and family for: • Safety • Privacy • Confidentiality • Comfort • Pain management • Healthcare choices Complex Communication Needs Keep in mind that individuals with complex communication needs (CCN) who cannot communicate by natural speech alone have the same social, emotional, and physical needs as other individuals. Communication supports, also known as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), can help these individuals express themselves. Examples of AACs include: • Gestures and body language • Sign language • Paper and pencil written communications • Picture boards or books • Devices that produce voice output (speech generating devices) or written output • Electronic communication aids that use picture symbols, letters, and/or words and phrases to create messages Neonates: Birth-28 Days The first 28 days of life are a time when neonates are in a state of total dependency and their basic body functions are being established. The following is a checklist of functions to test: • Reflexes such as grasping, gagging, and startling • Vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration) • Steady weight gain • Blood glucose levels when appropriate Keep these practices in mind: • Always handle the neonate in a gentle, comforting manner to avoid overstimulation. • Swaddling increases feeling of security and comfort. • Teach parents proper childcare skills for feeding, diapering, cord care, and bathing. • Teach parents to always put the baby down on his or her back for sleeping, to help avoid sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). • Make sure parents understand the importance of safety devices such as car seats. Stuck with class assignments and essays to write? We offer help with a guaranteed pass of A+. For help contact Tutor Alpha: