Dressing & Undressing
start with affected (weak) side
Side to start dressing
Give 2 examples of the meaning of pain for people.
sign of weakness
signal of need for medical care
can avoid work or people
attention seeking
basic unit of body structure
cell
provide 3 examples of how to promote sleep
backrub
shower
toileting
calm music
pet therapy
comfortable room temp
bedtime rituals
clean/wrinkle free linens
caused by decreased blood flow to the legs
circulatory ulcer
Give three examples of how to promote independence when dressing a person.
"What would you like to wear today?"
"Your family is coming today. Would you like to wear something special?"
"Would you like me to help you with your buttons?"
"Would you like me to help you with your zipper?"
Give 2 examples of how to communicate with a person about comfort
"Are you comfortable?"
"Are you warm enough?"
"Do you need another blanket/pillow?"
control center of the cell
nucleus
gently guide back to bed
what to do if sleepwalking
gangrene
death of tissue
When do you start with the unaffected weak side?
When undressing a person
how to report a person's pain to the nurse
exactly what the person said
process of cell division
mitosis
give 3 examples of how to prevent circulatory ulcers
clean/dry linens
shoes fit well
good skin care
reposition at least every 2 hours
avoid tight clothing
avoid injury to legs and feet
use protective devices as ordered
Information needed prior to dressing a person. List 3 things.
How much help does the person need
if the person can sit up and lean forward
if the person can raise hips
If the person has an affected side
What is pain called that comes and goes?
chronic pain
3 examples to prevent arterial ulcers
do not rub red areas
remind person to not sit with legs crossed
avoid injuries to legs and feet
lower legs to help relieve pain
A reason pain is worse at night.
Lack of distractions
more time to think about pain
injury that happens over bony prominences
pressure injury