Family support is extremely beneficial to the quality of life for the resident of a long-term care facility. What are some ways a nurse aide can help facilitate a positive interaction with family?
A resident who is in constant pain due to cancer throws a water pitcher across the room and yells, "I am tired of hurting all the time:. An appropriate response from the nurse aide would be
The purpose of Hospice care is to
An important consideration when caring for a resident with Alzheimer's disease is to
The nurse aide knows that which of the following actions would escalate a resident who suddenly become agitated.
How can nurse aides best work with the symptoms and behavior seen in residents with advanced dementia?
An intervention that may be helpful in dealing with a disruptive verbal outburst from residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is to
The nurse aide recognizes a resident who has Alzheimer's disease is demonstrating increased restlessness agitation, and wandering in the evenings. This is referred to as
Whenever a resident's daughter leaves after a visit, the resident becomes withdrawn, tearful, and will not talk. As a nurse aide, what should you do?