Question

The resident requests some assistance from the nursing assistant with grooming and bathing because the resident is not feeling strong enough to complete the task unassisted. The nursing assistant helps the resident with a hair wash, foot care, and getting the resident's glasses and hearing aid on 1. Why is it important for the nursing assistant to respect the resident's preferences with regard to grooming habits, and how can assisting with grooming benefit the resident emotionally? 2. While completing foot care on the resident, the nursing assistant makes observations of the resident's feet. What changes occur in an individual's feet as a result of aging, and what observations does the nursing assistant need to report to the nurse about the resident's feet? 3. While completing the shampoo on the resident, what observations should the nursing assistant make that need to be reported to the nurse? 4. What does the nursing assistant need to keep in mind about proper handling of the resident's eyeglasses and hearing aid?

Answer 1

1, Residents' preference is an important aspect of patient-centered care. Understanding providing patient preference care can build a patient-provider relationship it improves the quality of life, it makes a comfortable environment for them. It shows staff attitude, communication, professional respect. Nursing assistants are important members of the health care team for patients and residents' personal care and grooming. They assist the resident to do their own work and they encourage them for their hygiene and cleanliness. It shows staff a pleasing and attractive appearance. It emotionally makes the residents comfort and provides independence and self-esteem. communication between staff and residents in daily routine makes residents comfort with their sadness, loneliness and feel to make engage with their personal care.
2, Check residents feet daily before providing care. Age-related atrophy, claw toe, flat feet, toenail disorder, arthritis, bone deformities, changes in the skin, dryness is common. Check residents' feet for any redness, warmth, pain, tingling sensation, any dry skin, swelling, blisters, sores, toenail abnormalities, etc. Inform to doctor if there are any changes.
3, while completing shampoo on the residents observe the resident for any fainting and dizziness. it should be reported to the nurse immediately.
4, Eyeglasses and hearing aids are expensive for replacing. ensure haring aids are clean and function properly. clean the device with a soft toothbrush and remove the debris, never use hot water for cleaning. check the batteries weekly for charging. Hook the hearing aids on one end and clips to the residents' cloth. Preserve in a small hard plastic case and place it in easy located area. Eyeglasses should be cleaned every day morning and should be replaced in the case near to the residents' bedside. protect from loss or breakage. both devices should be labeled and keep it in the container when not in use and handle carefully.