Day-to-Day Care

 

The daily routine in nursing care for your loved one includes maintaining his personal hygiene, performing treatments ordered by your healthcare professionals, and monitoring the progress of these treatments. This section shares with you the fundamental skills that you will need in exercising this routine. 

 

   Table of Contents:

General:

  Room Cleanliness and Hygiene

  Keeping Your Care Recipient Occupies

  Providing a Comfortable Bed Rest

  Prevention of Pressure Sore

  Assist in Dressing and Undressing

  Assist in Meals

  Assist in Elimination

  Exercise as Part of Care Regime

  Fall Prevention

  Wheelchair Safety

  Sleep and Nights

Observation:

  Temperature

  Heart Beat

  Breathing

  Blood Pressure

  Fluid Balance

  Sputum

  Vomitus

  Urine

  Stools

  Pressure Sore

Personal Hygiene:

  Care of the Mouth

  Hair Care

  Caring for Nails

  Assist in Bathing

  Facial Shaving

Home Treatment:

  Medication Guide

  Insulin Injection

  Rectal Suppository

  Pressure Sore

  Wound Care

  Fever Intervention