Geriatric Long-term Procedures & Treatments: A Problem-solving ApproachFocuses on provision of safe and competent care in long-term, alliterative, or assistive care facilities. Sixteen general systems with 131 related procedures and treatments are included. Features information on definition, assessment, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and problem-solving actions for each skill. Procedures and treatments are divided into sections identified with the nursing process to facilitate the problem-solving method. Psychosocial considerations are covered as well as performance of physical tasks within each skill. |
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administered airway allow antiseptic Apply the principles ASSESSMENT assistance Avoid basin bath blanket Become familiar bedpan body breathing cannula catheter clamp container correct dentures device discard Disposable gloves dominant hand drainage dressing earmold emesis basin EVALUATION expected results PROCEDURE Explain purpose facility policy feeding fingers fluid frequency gauze GOALS heparin hypothermia Impaired Skin Integrity incontinence infusion insertion INTERVENTIONS Equipment/Supplies irrigation linens lubricant maintained medication monitoring mouth mucous membranes needed needle nondominant hand NURSING DIAGNOSES Risk oral oxygen pain Perform handwashing peristomal pillow plastic position of comfort prevent principles of standard PROBLEM-SOLVING ACTIONS procedure and expected prosthesis Provide pulse purpose of procedure reagent strips Remove resident resident's rinse Risk for Impaired Risk for Infection sheet side solution standard precautions sterile sterile technique stethoscope stoma suctioning supine position syringe tape temperature therapy thermometer tissue toilet towel tracheostomy treatment tubing urinary urine venipuncture washcloth