Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 21 ( Rehabilitation and Restorative Care) Questions & Answers 100% Verified rehabilitation - ANSWER-care given by specialists to help restore a person to highest possible level of function after an illness or injury.
what rehabilitation involves - ANSWER-all parts of the person's disability, including physical needs and psychosocial needs
restorative care - ANSWER-care given after rehabilitation to keep the resident at the level achieved by rehabilitation.
Guidelines for Restorative Care - ANSWER-Be patient, positive, supportive. Focus on small tasks. Recognize setbacks, reassure. Be sensitive to needs. Encourage independence. Provide privacy. Involve resident in care.
problems with lack of Mobility - ANSWER-loss of self-esteem, depression, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, constipation, blood clots, dulling of senses, reduced circulation (increased risk of pressure injuries)
benefits of regular exercise - ANSWER-skin quality, circulation, strength, sleep/relaxation, mood, self-esteem, appetite, elimination, blood flow, oxygen level
assistive or adaptive devices - ANSWER-special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled perform activities of daily living
supportive devices - ANSWER-Assist with ambulation (canes, walkers, crutches)
guidelines for alignment and positioning - ANSWER-Observe principles of alignment (straight lines). Keep body parts in natural positions. Prevent external rotation of hips. Change positions often. Give back rubs as ordered.
prosthesis - ANSWER-device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed because of accident, injury, illness, birth defect.
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