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Respirations: The Process of breathing air into the Lungs and exhaling air out of the lungs. Inspiration: Breathing air into the lungs. Expiration:
To bring Oxygen into the body To eliminate Carbon Dioxide produced by the body
Loss of Lung strength Decreased Lung capacity Decreased Oxygen in blood Weakened Voice
Changes in respiratory rate Shallow breathing or breathing through pursed lips Coughing or wheezing Nasal congestion or discharge Sore throat, difculty swallowing Need to sit after mild exertion Pale or bluish lips or extremities Pain in chest Yellow, Green, Gray or Bloody Sputum
getting air out of the lungs Two Chronic Diseases grouped under COPD: Chronic Bronchitis Emphysema Residents with COPD are at high risk of contracting Pneumonia. All body systems are affected when the lungs & brain do not get enough Oxygen Residents may be in constant fear of not being able to breath and might need to sit upright to improve lung expansion
Facts about COPD contd: to weakness and feelings of general poor health.
Residents may have poor appetites & not sleep well, leading Common symptoms of COPD: Chronic cough or wheezing Trouble breathing Shortness of Breath Pale, Cyanotic Skin Confusion General Weakness Difculty nishing meals Fear and Anxiety
Observe and report symptoms getting worse Help residents sit upright Offer plenty of uids and small frequent meals Encourage a balanced diet Keep oxygen supply available as ordered Be calm and supportive Use good infection control Remind residents to avoid exposure to colds & u Make sure residents always have help ready Encourage pursed lip breathing Encourage residents to rest
Temperature of over 101 F Changes in breathing patterns and SOB. Changes in color and consistency of lung secretions Change in mental state and personality Refusal to take medications as ordered Excessive weight loss Increasing dependence upon caregivers and family
Urinary incontinence: The inability to control the bladder, which leads to an involuntary loss of urine
bladder, and a single urethra It has two functions Eliminate waste products created by the cells Maintain water balance in the body
urination Bladder may not empty completely, causing greater chance of infection
Ability of kidneys to lter blood decreases Bladder muscle tone weakens Bladder holds less urine, which causes more frequent
Weight loss or gain Swelling in upper or lower extremities Pain or burning sensation during urination Changes in urine ( color, odor, cloudiness) Changes in frequency and amount of urination Swelling in abdominal/Bladder area Complaints that bladder feels full or painful Urinary incontinence/dribbling Pain in kidney or back/ank pain Inadequate uid intake
paralyzed or who have circulatory or nervous system diseases or injuries Inform residents that incontinence is not a normal part of aging and may signal an illness. Its a major risk factor for pressure sores.
is wet from urine Wash urine off immediately and completely Incontinent residents who are bedbound should have plastic, latex or disposable sheets under them to protect the bed. Place draw sheet over it to absorb moisture and protect skin Use disposable incontinent pads or briefs as needed to keep body wastes away from the skin be assuring and understanding
Offer to assist with toileting often Follow toileting schedules Answer call lights and requests for help promptly Document carefully and accurately any time a residents skin
UTIs Women are more likely than men to contract a UTI due to Shorter Urethra Women should wipe the Perineal area from front to back after elimination
Preventing Urinary tract infections (UIT): same when providing perineal care. Give careful perineal care when changing incontinent briefs. Encourage plenty of uids Offer to assist with toileting often. Answer call lights promptly Taking showers, rather than baths, helps prevent UTIs. Report cloudy, dark or Foul-smelling urine, or if resident urinates often and in small amounts.
Digestion: The Process of preparing food physically and chemically so that it can be absorbed into the cells. Elimination: The process of expelling solid wastes made up of the waste products of food that are not absorbed into the cells. Fecal/Anal incontinence: The inability to control the bowels, leading to involuntary passage of stool.
Digestion prepares food for absorption into cells. Elimination is expelling solid wastes.
swallowing Absorption of vitamins/minerals decreases Digestion takes longer, is less efcient Body wastes moves slower through intestines; constipation is more frequent
Difculty swallowing or chewing Fecal/anal incontinence Weight gain or loss Loss of appetite (anorexia) Abdominal pain or cramping Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting (coffee ground type ) Constipation Flatulence Hiccups, belching Bloody, black, or hard stools Heartburn Poor nutritional intake
Constipation Fecal Impaction Hemorrhoids Diarrhea Gastrointestinal Reux Disease (GERD) Ostomies
Constipation: The inability to eliminate stool, or the difcult and painful elimination of hard, dry stool. Enema: A specic amount of water, with or without an additive, that is introduced into the colon to eliminate stool Suppository: A medication given rectally to cause a bowel movement.
Causes
Symptoms: Abdominal swelling Gas Irritability No recent bowel movement Treatment: Increasing ber and uids Increasing activity level Possibly enema or Suppository
Decreased uid intake Poor diet Inactivity Medications Aging Disease Ignoring the urge to eliminate
Causes
expelled; results from unrelieved constipation Symptoms: No stool for several days Oozing of liquid stool Cramping Abdominal Swelling Rectal pain Treatment: Nurse or Doctor inserts one or two ngers into the rectum to break the mass into fragments so that it can be passed Prevention High ber and plenty of uid diet Increase in activity level Possibly medication
Causes
Symptoms: Abdominal Cramping Urgency Nausea and vomiting may accompany Treatment: Medication Change of diet- (BRAT diet) Bananas, rice, apples and toast
Causes
from an increase in pressure in the lower rectum due to: Straining during BM, Chronic constipation, Obesity, Pregnancy, Sitting for long periods of time in the toilet. Symptoms: Rectal itching, burning, pain and bleeding
the stomach back up into the esophagus. Liquid can iname and damage the lining of the esophagus. Scars from tissue damage can narrow the esophagus and make swallowing difcult Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD Treatment is usually medication
eating Give residents an extra pillow so the body is more upright during sleep. Serve the largest meal of the day at lunchtime and serve several small meals throughout the day. Reduce fast foods, fatty foods, and spicy foods. Stopping smoking, not drinking alcohol, and wearing loose-tting clothes may also help.
Serve evening meals 3-4 hours before bedtime Keep residents upright at least 2-3 hours after
Ostomy: A surgically-created opening from an area inside the body to the outside. Stoma: An articial Opening in the body Fecal/Anal incontinence: The inability to control the bowels, leading to involuntary passage of stool.
trauma The term colostomy and ileostomy tell what part of the intestine was removed and type of stool that will be eliminated. In a colostomy, stool will generally be semi-solid In an ileostomy the stool may be liquid Disposable bags t over the stoma to collect the feces and is attached to the skin by adhesive. A belt may also be used to secure it.
hygiene, Ostomy bag should be emptied and cleaned or placed wherever stool is eliminated. Always wear gloves & wash hands carefully Teach proper handwashing techniques to residents with ostomies. Be sensitive and supportive when working wih residents with Ostomies. Always provide privacy for ostomy care.
Glands structures that produce substances in the body. Hormones chemical substances created by the body that control numerous body functions.
Diabetes a condition in which the pancreas does not produce enough or does not properly use insulin. Insulin a hormone that converts glucose into energy for the body. Glucose natural sugar.
Pre-diabetes a condition in which a persons blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes type of diabetes that appears in pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high glucose levels during pregnancy.
Transparency 4-25: Care Guidelines for Diabetes Follow diet instructions exactly. Encourage exercise. Observe residents management of insulin doses. Perform urine and blood tests as directed. Give foot care as directed. Encourage comfortable, leather footwear and cotton socks.
Handout 4-1: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called venereal diseases, are diseases passed through sexual contact with an infected person. This contact includes sexual intercourse, contact of the mouth with the genitals or anus, and contact of the hands to the genitals. A person may be infected, and may potentially infect others, without showing signs of the disease. This is called a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Using latex condoms during sexual contact can reduce the chances of being infected with or passing on some STDs and STIs. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), and some kinds of hepatitis can be sexually transmitted. STDs are very common. They can cause serious health problems. Residents may be unaware of or embarrassed by symptoms of an STD. Be professional when dealing with STDs and STIs. This can help put residents at ease.
Handout 4-1: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections (contd.) Chlamydia infection is caused by organisms in the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract. Chlamydia can cause serious infection, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women. PID can cause sterility. Signs of chlamydia infection are yellow or white discharge from the penis or vagina and burning with urination. It is treated with antibiotics. Syphilis can be treated effectively in the early stages, but if left untreated, it can cause brain damage, mental illness, and even death. Babies born to mothers with syphilis may be born blind or with other serious birth defects. Syphilis is easier to detect in men than in women. This is due to open sores called chancres that form on the penis soon after infection.
Handout 4-1: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections (contd.) The chancres are painless and can go unnoticed. If untreated, the infection spreads to the heart, brain, and other vital organs. Common symptoms at this stage include rash, sore throat, or fever. When detected, syphilis can be treated with penicillin or other antibiotics. The sooner it is treated, the better the chances of preventing long-term damage and avoiding infection of others. Gonorrhea, like syphilis, can be treated with antibiotics and is easier to detect in men than in women. If untreated, gonorrhea can cause sterility in both men and women. Most women with gonorrhea show no early symptoms. This makes it easy for women to spread the disease. Men with gonorrhea will often show a greenish or yellowish discharge from the penis within a week after infection. Burning with urination is another common symptom in men.
Handout 4-1: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections (contd.) Herpes simplex 2, unlike the other STDs discussed here, is caused by a virus. It cannot be treated with antibiotics. Once infected with the herpes virus, a person cannot be cured. The person may have repeated outbreaks of the disease for the rest of his or her life. A herpes outbreak includes burning, painful, red sores on the genitals. These heal in about two weeks. The sores are infectious, but a person with herpes virus can also spread the infection when sores are not present. Some people infected with herpes never have repeated outbreaks. The later episodes may not be as painful as the first outbreak. Antiviral drugs can help people stay symptom-free longer. Babies born to women infected with herpes simplex 2 can be infected during birth. Pregnant women experiencing a herpes outbreak are usually delivered by cesarean section, or C-section.
Lymph
A clear yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells called lymphocytes.
Handout 4-2: Myths About HIV and AIDS Myth: If I am HIV positive, that means I have AIDS. Fact: HIV positive means that your body was exposed to the virus. Since your body was exposed, there is a good chance that you are infected with the virus. But it does not mean that you have AIDS. AIDS develops over time. Myth: HIV is the same as AIDS. Fact: HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is a group of symptoms that develop during the last stage of HIV infection.
Handout 4-2: Myths About HIV and AIDS Myth: I can get HIV from an infected person by shaking hands, hugging, or kissing. Fact: HIV is not spread through casual contact. There is a slight possibility that you could become HIV infected through kissing if you and the infected person both have open bleeding sores in your mouths and the infected persons blood gets into yours. If you are really worried about this, do an oral exam on your partner before kissing him or her. Myth: I can get HIV from telephones. Fact: The HIV virus can't live outside of the body. You cannot become infected through saliva. Myth: I can get HIV from doorknobs, tables, chairs, or push buttons. Fact: The HIV virus can't live outside of the body.
Transparency 4-28: Care Guidelines for HIV/AIDS (contd.) If diarrhea is severe, doctor may order BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apples, toast). This is helpful short-term. Good rehydration fluids include water, juice, soda and broth. Avoid caffeinated beverages. Numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet and legs is usually treated with medications. Going barefoot or wearing loose, soft slippers may help. Bed cradle may be used. Treat residents with respect and provide emotional support. Provide safe environment and close supervision in ADLs.
Transparency 4-29: Care Guidelines Cancer Each case is different. Do not make assumptions. Respect residents needs and be sensitive. Have a positive attitude. Try plastic utensils for residents receiving chemotherapy. Encourage a variety of food. Watch for signs of pain and report them to the nurse. Give back rubs for comfort. Reposition residents. Use lotion on dry skin. Do not remove markings. Give back rubs. Assist with oral care often. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and baking soda rinse. Provide help with grooming. Encourage visitors. Suggest good times of the day for visits. Get to know residents interests. Be alert to needs not being met or stresses.