An Elderly Client Occasionally Wets His Trousers. What Should You Do?
An older male patient has a tendency to wet his pants on occasion. What should the home health aide do in this situation? Encourage him to go to the bathroom at least once every two hours, if not more frequently.
How do you assist a patient with a walker?
When aiding a patient to walk with a walker, you should do the following: A.clear a route and eliminate any potential risks from the path.B.Maintain close proximity to the patient’s side.C.Take a position on the other side of the room.
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- It is recommended that a patient who has been on bed rest get up and sit in a chair.
- The home health assistant assists the patient in adjusting to sitting on the edge of his or her bed.
What does Mrs Amos ask the home health aide to do?
She has always given herself an enema if she hasn’t had a bowel movement for a period of time that is greater than 24 hours. Mrs. Amos requests that the home health assistant administer an enema to her. What should the assistant do in this situation? A. Administer an enema to Mrs. Amos.