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

2024
Views:

275

Pages:

7
Author:

Sheha A.

**Norton Scale** (Norton scale assesses patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers. It is a simple scale that is used to assess the risk of patients developing pressure sores. The total score is the sum of the scores that the patient gets in the four categories. The total score ranges from 4 to 20.) **Physical Condition** * Good * Fair * Poor * Very bad **Mental Condition** * Alert * Apathic * Confused * Stuporose **Activity** * Ambulant * Walks with help * Chair fast * Bed rest **Continence** * Continent * Occasional incontinence * Incontinent * Double incontinence **Back Massage** * **Client:** The client should be relaxed, covered with a sheet. * **Position:** Back massage, back rub * **Purpose:** * To soothe * To relax * To relieve pain * To promote sleep * To reduce anxiety * To improve circulation * To relieve muscle tension and fatigue * To provide comfort and relaxation to the patient **Special Case:** It is also called as back massage. **Purpose:** * To stimulate blood circulation * To promote sleep and rest * To relieve pain and fatigue * To reduce anxiety and tension * To relax muscles * To relieve patient and provide comfort **General Instructions:** * Back massage given as a part of general nursing care. * Back massage given after external application. * Back massage given when the patient is in prone position. * When the skin is dry, massage given. * When the skin is hot, massage given. * When the patient is unconscious, massage given. * Back massage given to elderly patients. * Back massage given to bedridden patients. * Back massage given to patients who are unconscious. * Back massage given to patients who are paralyzed. * Back massage given to patients who are in traction. **The head and legs are positioned on the pillow.** **Back massage helps to maintain good circulation to the patient.** **Patients susceptible to cold are contraindicated to back massage.**