The Nursing Assistant: The Most Important Eyes
Order# CE600
Presented by Debra Wertheimer, MD
20 minutes
interactive discussion
title price: $150; $75 rental
Nursing assistants explain important signs they look for when entering a resident's room. Discussion considers physical, emotional, and cognitive changes.
Physical changes include a consideration of skin breakdown and the beginning of pressure sores, changes in vital signs, appetite, sleep patterns, and activity level. Emotional and cognitive changes include sudden onset of confusion, changes in mood, motivation, cognitive ability, an inability to follow instructions, and an inability to participate in activities of daily living.
Skill Competency: Observing and Reporting Changes