When admitting a client, it is important to observe and record any bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin. This is essential for assessing the client's overall health and identifying any potential injuries or skin conditions. By documenting these observations, healthcare professionals can monitor changes in the client's condition and provide appropriate care and treatment. Additionally, this information can be used for legal and insurance purposes if necessary.
White Americans are less likely to be diagnosed with diabetes. This is caused by the chronic illness risk factors that affect particular groups of people and not others. It is also known that North Americans are more affected by obesity than any other country. The accessibility to health care, along with one’s economic status and cultural or religious beliefs are also factors that affect a particular group’s health.
The reservoir is the place where the microbe lives in order to survive and multiply. The reservoir is also commonly called the host. A carrier is the human form of a reservoir and a vector is a carrier that transmits the disease such as a dog or tick.
This person’s pulse rate is 80 beats per minute. The pulse rate is measured in beats per minute which is 60 seconds. Therefore, the number of beats assessed in 30 seconds is then multiplied by 2 to determine the number of beats in 60 seconds.
Protozoa are 1-celled animals. These are able to infect a variety of parts of the body including the blood, brain, and intestines.
When recording a patient’s output, you should use cubic centimeters or milliliters, based on the facility’s policy. You will measure the patient’s output by pouring the contents of the bedpan into a graduate. Then using blue or black ink, you will record the total amount of urine measured on the Intake & Output form under the “Output” column.
A hemiplegia patient is one whose body is paralyzed on the right or left side. A paraplegia patient is one whose lower half of his or her body is paralyzed.
A gait belt is usually used when you are “transferring” a patient; therefore, you would not need a gait belt to reposition a patient in his or her bed. Another instance when you would use a gait belt is when you are assisting a patient to walk. A gait belt is a device that helps prevent the patient from falling.
When arranging a patient's room, it is important to check signal cords to ensure that the patient can easily call for assistance if needed. Adjusting the back and knee rests as directed is necessary to provide comfort and support to the patient. Checking lighting is important to ensure that the room is well-lit and conducive to the patient's needs. However, administering medications is not a task related to arranging the patient's room. It falls under the responsibility of healthcare professionals such as nurses or doctors.
The nursing assistant should document the vital signs. No additional intervention is necessary as this is a normal vital sign. It does not require reporting to anyone immediately but simply can be filed into their chart.
Wrinkles in bedclothes can cause decubitus ulcers, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores. These ulcers occur when there is prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to reduced blood flow and tissue damage. Restlessness and sleeplessness may be discomforting, but they are not as serious as the development of decubitus ulcers. Bleeding and shock are not directly caused by wrinkles in bedclothes, making decubitus ulcers the most serious problem.
