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NC Department of Health and Human Services NC Nurse Aide I Curriculum
July 2019
Module G Basic Restorative Care
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Objectives
• Explain the role of the nurse aide in basic restorative care
• Describe the processes involved with bowel and bladder training
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Basic Restorative Care
Care provided after rehabilitation when the resident’s highest possible functioning has been restored following illness/injury
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Basic Restorative Care – Importance
• Maintain/improve abilities • Prevent further complications • Aim toward independence • Team effort• Assist individual to accept or adapt
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Basic Restorative Care – Nurse Aide’s Role (1)
• Recognize loss of independence
• Encourage resident and support family
• Be sensitive to resident’s needs
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*Basic Restorative Care – Nurse Aide’s Role (2)
• Be positive and supportive• Emphasize abilities• Explain planned activities and how nurse
aide will help• Treat with respect• Allow for expression of feelings• Develop empathy for situation• Praise accomplishments
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*Basic Restorative Care – Nurse Aide’s Role (3)
• Review skills• Focus on small tasks and accomplishments• Recognize and address setbacks
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*Basic Restorative Care – Nurse Aide’s Role (4)
• Give resident control• Encourage choice• Encourage selections of appropriate
clothing• Show patience
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*Basic Restorative Care – Nurse Aide’s Role (5)
• Provide for rest periods• Encourage independence during activity• Encourage use of adaptive devices• Consider involving family
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*Prosthetic Device
• Replacement for loss of a body part• Role of nurse aide:−Keep the prosthesis and the skin under it
dry and clean
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*Orthotic Device• Artificial device that helps support and
align a limb and improves function• Role of nurse aide:−Keep the orthotic device and the skin
under it dry and clean
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*Supportive Device
• Special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident with movement
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*Assistive (Adaptive) Devices
• Special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident perform activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Promotes independence• Successful use depends on…
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*Positioning Assistive Devices (1)
Pillows are used to position a resident in a side lying position
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*Positioning Assistive Devices (2)
Abduction Pillow Wedge Pillow
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*Positioning Assistive Devices (3)
Small Cylinder Neck Roll Pillow
Long Cylinder Pillow
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*Positioning Assistive Devices (4)
Bed Cradle
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*Assistive Eating Devices (1)
Plate with raised lip and Spoon
Divided plate, Spoon, and cup
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*Assistive Eating Devices (2)
Drinking cup with flexible straw Curved Handle
Spoon
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*Assistive Dressing Devices (1)
Button Fastener Zipper Pull and Shirt and Jacket Pull
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*Assistive Dressing Devices (2)
Sock and Stocking Aid
Sock and Stocking Aid
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*Assistive Dressing Devices (3)
Long-Handled Shoe Horn
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*Assistive Hygiene Devices (1)Electric Toothbrush Denture Toothbrush
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*Assistive Hygiene Devices (2)
Fingernail Cleaner Fingernail Cleaner
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*Assistive Hygiene Devices (3)
Long-Handled Sponge
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*Assistive Hygiene Devices (4)
• Device used by resident’s with diabetes to examine heels for abrasions or sores
• Device used by resident’s with diabetes to wash feet
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*Assisting Reaching Tool Device
Assistive Reaching Tool
Assistive Reaching Tool
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*Adaptive DevicesRecording and Reporting
• Activity attempted?• Assistive devices used?• Success?• Increase/decrease in ability?• Changes in attitude or motivation?• Changes in health?
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*Basic Restorative CareThings To Always Remember
• Sometimes you may think it is easier and quicker to……
• Independence helps with the resident’s self-esteem and speeds up recovery
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*Bowel and Bladder Training Importance
• Measures taken to restore function of urination and defecation by resident, with ultimate goal of continence
• Incontinence is embarrassing• Will limit lifestyle• Odors can cause family to shun• Infections can develop• May find it difficult to discuss
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*Bowel and Bladder TrainingNurse Aide’s Role (1)
• Nurse aide is a valued member of the health care team and is involved with bowel and bladder training plan
• Support explanation by doctor or nurse of bowel training schedule
• Keep an accurate record of• Answer call light promptly• Do not rush resident
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*Bowel and Bladder TrainingNurse Aide’s Role (2)
• Be positive• Don’t scold• Assist to bathroom• Provide privacy• Provide encouragement• Offer and encourage fluids
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*Bowel and Bladder TrainingNurse Aide’s Role (3)
• Encourage fiber foods – fruits, vegetables, breads, and cereals
• Encourage regular exercise• Teach good peri-care• Keep bedding clean and odor-free
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*Bowel and Bladder TrainingNurse Aide’s Role (4)
• Attempts to void scheduled and resident encouraged to void:− When resident awakens− One hour before meals− Every two hours between meals− Before going to bed− During night as needed
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*Bowel and Bladder TrainingNurse Aide’s Role (5)
• Assist to void by:−Running water in the sink−Have resident lean forward, putting
pressure on the bladder−Put resident’s hands in warm water−Offer fluids to drink−Pour warm water over the resident’s
perineum
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*Bowel and Bladder TrainingNurse Aide’s Role (6)
• During bowel training, enemas, laxatives, suppositories, and stool softeners may be ordered
• Enemas involve the introduction of fluid into the colon to eliminate stool or feces or to stimulate bowel activity−Enemas will be ordered by the doctor−Common varieties of enemas include: tap water,
saline, and soapsuds−Usually contains approximately 500 ml of the
ordered fluid
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*Bowel and Bladder TrainingPoints to Remember
• Can be accomplished• Must be consistent and follow plan• Recording and reporting vital to success• Success can take 8 to 10 weeks