Memory Functioning- Discuss nursing interventions used when caring for an older adult with memory deficits. Why are these used?
1.Assess patient abilityto think and check coginitive ability --.this should be done in each shift to know the changes in mental status.
2.orientation should be given in each shift about environment .Encourage him to read newspaper,watch T.V, -to enhance the patient knowledge about himself ,society and environment
3.check the patients diet as sometimes poor nutritional status and lack of hydration leads to alteration and confusion in mental status.
4.regular routine should be maintaines ever day.-It assist to takle issues that oocurs from hunger,thirst,insomnia,.
5.provide postive feed back to increase the confidence level of patient.
6.support for decision making-to make them comfortable and secure
7.give chance to interact with others to reduce isolation..
8.remove hazardous substance from the surroundings to tackle injury and enhance saftey of patient.
Memory Functioning- Discuss nursing interventions used when caring for an older adult with memory deficits. Why...
Memory Functioning- Discuss nursing interventions used when caring for an older adult with memory deficits. Why are these used?
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Discuss dietary concerns and barriers for an older adult to maintain appropriate nutrition levels. Identify the types of concerns and barriers they may encounter. Include two health promotion interventions for prevention of nutritional deficits as well as the consequences of inadequate nutrition and hydration.
PLEASE INCLUDE REFERENCE Discuss dietary concerns and barriers for an older adult to maintain appropriate nutrition levels. Identify the types of concerns and barriers they may encounter. Include two health promotion interventions for prevention of nutritional deficits as well as the consequences of inadequate nutrition and hydration.
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