Try: Try using a wheelchair pad to minimize pressure ulcers ask a local wheelchair vendor for help in choosing the right one if cr is incontinent choose a pad that is lined with waterproof material for easier cleaning Materials: Wheelchair pad Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs to be moved from his wheelchair to his bed
Try: Make sure bed is at the lowest level park the wheelchair with the cr’s strongest side next to the bed lock the wheelchair brakes and remove feet from foot rests swing or remove foot rests from wheelchair explain to the cr the sequence of lifting and pivoting into the wheelchair example on the count […]
Care recipient (cr) needs instructions on using metered dose inhaler correctly
Try: Remove the cap from the metered dose inhaler shake the inhaler for a few seconds place index finger on top of the canister and thumb on the bottom of the mouthpiece tilt head back slightly and breathe out hold the inhaler upright about the width of two fingers from mouth breathe in and out […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to know how to perform a breast self exam
Try: Begin by looking at breasts in the mirror with shoulders straight and arms on hips look for breasts that are their usual size shape and color breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling dimpling puckering or bulging of the skin a nipple that has changed position or an inverted nipple pushed […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to know how to perform a testicular self exam
Try: Perform the exam during or right after a hot shower or bath examine one testicle at a time use both hands to gently roll each testicle with slight pressure between the fingers place thumbs over the top of the testicle with the index and middle fingers of each hand behind the testicle and then […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble climbing up stairs using his or her cane
Try: Ask the cr to use the following procedures to go up the satirs with the cane provide coaching and support as the cr tries this out #stand in front of the first step #grip the handrail firmly if possible #place good foot on the stair make sure to leave plenty of room for the […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble going down stairs using his or her cane
Try: Ask the cr to use the following procedures to go down the stairs with the cane provide coaching and support as the cr tries this out #stand at the top of the stairs and grip the handrail firmly if possible #place the tip of the cane on the first stair #be sure to leave […]
Care recipient (cr) just started using a hearing aid and doesn’t know much about when not to wear the hearing aid
Try: Don’t wear your hearing aid in the shower swimming when using a hair dryer hair spray or other types of spray Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Hearing, So-So Hearing, Poor Hearing Information: n/a References: care & maintenance by starkey laboratories inc 2007 available at Keywords: Hearing hearing aid ears *This information […]
Care recipient (cr) has a lack of energy emotion or interest in important things or activities
Try: Get organized try to think positive and productive try to perform tasks according to the cr’s strength and ability avoid doing the same thing all the time it also causes apathy make a time schedule to help the cr become more active productive and useful avoid watching television too much participate in activities like […]
Care recipient (cr) often complains that his hearing aid doesn’t work
Try: Store hearing aid in a safe place that that’s dry and cool change the batteries often so they don’t suddenly run out of power switch off hearing aid when not using it if cr doesn’t use his her hearing aid for a long period of time remove the battery battery contacts should be cleaned […]