Basic Procedures That Must Be Understood By Every Nurse

Patients come to the hospital and other health facilities because they require skilled clinical observation and treatment. Millions of people hospitalized each year, and for the most part, it was a trying experience. Inpatient care dealing with patients' needs for privacy and control of his life. He should release at least part of the normal routine. He had to rely on you and your co-workers to meet basic needs. Depending on the complexity of health problems, he and his family may also require teaching, counseling, coordination of care, development of community support systems, and help in coping with changes related to health in his life.

Some broader aims of your care are helping the patient cope with restricted mobility; giving him a comfortable, stimulating environment; making sure his stay is free from hazards; promoting an uneventful recovery; and helping him return to his normal life.

Each time the patient's condition deter or prevent mobility, then your nursing goals include promoting independence by motivating him, helped him set goals, to prevent injury and complications of immobility, he teaches the skills needed, and encourage a positive body image, especially if he faces a long term or permanent immobility.

Besides weakening the patient, illness and any accompanying treatment may impair his judgment and contribute to accidents. Be alert to hazards in the patient's environment, and teach him and his family to recognize and correct them. When caring for a patient with restricted mobility, you must help him as he's moved, lifted, and transported. By using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, you can prevent injury, fatigue, and discomfort for the patient and yourself. To prevent complications, be sure to use correct positioning, meticulous skin care, assistive devices, and regular turning and range-of-motion exercises.

The first step toward rehabilitation typically is progressive ambulation, which should begin as soon as possible if necessary, using such assistive devices as a cane, crutches, or a walker. Demonstrating a technique such as transferring from a bed to a wheelchair during hospitalization helps the patient and his family to understand it. Allowing them to practice it under your supervision gives them the confidence to perform it at home. Encourage them to provide positive reinforcement to motivate the patient to work toward his goals.