What are the duties and responsibilities of a rehabilitation nurse?
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is confused and has a high risk for falls. The client is incontinent of urine and frequently attempts to get out of bed unassisted to use the restroom. Which nursing interventions are appropriate when …
What does a nurse in an acute care facility do?
Rehab nurses work with patients of all ages, and their families or caregivers, soon after the onset of a disabling injury or chronic illness. They restore patients' lives so they have freedom and independence again. Rehab nurses play many roles. They are collaborators, educators, care coordinators, advocates, and change agents.
What are the 11 nursing care plans for geriatric nursing?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility. Which of the following measures should the nurse take first when assisting in planning the client's care? A. Explaining the roles of the registered nurse, practical nurse, and assistive personnel. B. Understanding the client's routine for his own care at home.
What should a nurse do if a client refuses mechanical ventilation?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has right-sided weakness. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of safety procedures regarding ambulation? A. "I can use the wall for support when walking to the bathroom." B. "I will sit at the side of the bed for 1 minute before standing up." C.
What is geriatric nursing?
Gerontology nursing or geriatric nursing specializes in the care of older or elderly adults. Geriatric nursing addresses the physiological, developmental, psychological, socio-economic, cultural and spiritual needs of an aging individual. Since aging is a normal and fundamental part of life. Providing nursing care for elderly clients should not ...
What are the side effects of taking a medication?
The more medications a patient takes, the greater the risk for side effects and interactions such as orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, confusion, urinary incontinence, and altered gait and balance. Polypharmacy in older adults is a significant risk factor for falls.
How to prevent falls?
Exercises can improve muscle strength, balance, coordination and reaction time. Physical conditioning reduces the incidence of falls and avoids injury that is sustained when a fall happens. Collaborate with other health care team to assess and review patient’s medications that can contribute to the risk for falls.
Who is Paul Martin?
Paul Martin is a registered nurse with a bachelor of science in nursing since 2007. Having worked as a medical-surgical nurse for five years, he handled different kinds of patients and learned how to provide individualized care to them. Now, his experiences working in the hospital is carried over to his writings to help aspiring students achieve their goals. He is currently working as a nursing instructor and have a particular interest in nursing management, emergency care, critical care, infection control, and public health. As a writer at Nurseslabs, his goal is to impart his clinical knowledge and skills to students and nurses helping them become the best version of themselves and ultimately make an impact in uplifting the nursing profession.