University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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192

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Helping the Client to Occupy His Bed A closed conversation is conducted. As soon as the conversation is closed, the client is helped to the bathroom, if he expressed a need to do so. If the client is restless, he is given a back rub or a massage. If he is tired, he is given a warm drink. At other times, activities are arranged for him to pass time. These activities may include reading, watching television, playing games, or visiting with friends or family. If the client has been given a bath, he should be given an opportunity to rest in bed. The client should be given opportunities to move around, such as getting up to go to the bathroom, eating meals, or visiting with others. If the client has not had a bath, he should be given one before going to bed. A bedtime snack may be given to the client if he is not on a restricted diet. The bed clothes should be tucked in properly. The client should be offered a back rub before going to sleep. Helping the Client to Occupy His Bed Never leave a client unattended. Always help the client to get in and out of bed. If the client rests, cover him with a blanket. If the client is restless, give him a back rub or a massage. If the client is tired, give him a warm drink. At other times, arrange activities for him to pass time. If the client has been given a bath, give him an opportunity to rest in bed. Give the client opportunities to move around. If the client has not had a bath, give him one before going to bed. Give the client a bedtime snack if he is not on a restricted diet. Tuck in the bed clothes properly. Offer the client a back rub before going to sleep. Changing the Client's Clothing The doctor's orders will guide the changing of the patient's clothing. The patient's clothing should be handled with care. In case of a change of clothing, label each piece of clothing and keep it in a box or drawer. Also, note the time it is changed. Encourage the client to help with changing, as much as possible, to make him feel independent. If he keeps something with himself, it is on his own risk. Transferring the Patient from Bed to Chair and Vice Versa The doctor's orders will guide the transfer of the patient. The mattress should be raised to the height of the client's chair. The client's clothing should be loose and comfortable. The client should be assisted to sit on the side of the bed. The client should be helped to stand up slowly. The client should be helped to sit on the chair. The client should be covered with a blanket while being transferred. The nurse assists the client in choosing the clothes. The client's choice of clothes should be comfortable. The clients and clothes should be checked with the bags containing medicines and other belongings of the patient. The client and his belongings should be checked about the presence of the valuables. The client should be introduced to the new nurse. An assessment from the diet should be made with the dietician. The process in the admission process is similar to those in the discharge process.