Try: Wash hands put on gloves place waterproof protective pad under buttocks to prevent soiling of bedding wash and dry the penis and scrotum hold the penis at a 90-degree angle and roll the catheter sheath down as is done with a condom leave about 1 to 2 inches at the end of the sheath […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs to use a texas catheter
Try: Change a texas catheter daily trim any pubic hair that may get caught before applying the catheter sheath monitor skin for signs of sores rash redness or swelling with each catheter change if cr is uncircumcised pull the foreskin back down after cleansing before applying the catheter sheath Materials: Scissors Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) is stressed and anxious
Try: Talk to the cr and find out what kind of music he or she likes many seniors love traditional hymns and big band music obtain recorded music that is consistent with the cr cr’s personal p Materials: Music player soothing recorded music local volunteer musicians Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social, Spiritual, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and cannot feed him
Try: Make sure cr is awake and alert enough to eat and drink and avoid giving cr any medications which may cause drowsiness prior to feeding prepare food and fluids according to any directions position the cr in as upright a sitting position as possible using pillows or repositioning the bed chair if possible if […]
Care recipient’s cr bedroom is too cluttered and cr has problems finding glasses water tissues lights etc
Try: Bring in a small night stand with a drawer where cr can put all of his necessities also help cr arrange a walkway in the room to avoid falls clear clutter from all walkways and make sure that cr has room to turn around Materials: Small night stand with a drawer Categories: Sage, Topic, […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to receive nutrients through a feeding tube
Try: caregiver (cg) should begin by washing his hands for 15 seconds with soap and water sit the cr in an upright position using pillows or bed chair positioning if available check that the feeding solution is within the safe use date unclamp the tube and attach appropriate syringe pull back on plunger to see […]
Bedbound Care recipient (cr) is complaining that his or her back butt and hips feel sore due to the pressure
Try: Change the cr’s position frequently to relieve pressure on the back buttocks and hips if possible try raising the head of the bed to assist the cr at meal times when taking medications or with breathing if cr has good upper body strength try using a bed trapeze so that he or she can […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and needs to be turned and repositioned often
Try: Make sure pillows for repositioning are not too fat because it makes tucking difficult and the cr will not be able to keep his position if bed doesn’t have side rails line up backs of heavier chairs along the sides of the bed to prevent falls involve the cr in the process of turning […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and needs to have his or her bed linens changed
Try: Assemble linens roll together a pull sheet bed pad or disposable paper pad discuss what is going on with cr before and during the process return bed to the flat position keep cr on his or her side by pulling up on pull sheet remove all positioning pillows loosen bottom of the soiled bed […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and needs a bath
Try: Assemble all bathing equipment and supplies talk with the cr about the bathing process before and during the process and try to make it an enjoyable process adjust the room temperature for added warmth and ensure privacy shut curtains and doors pay special attention to folds in skin under breasts under abdomen and between […]