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To identify the client and their medication, start by confirming the client's identity through two identifiers, such as their name and date of birth. Next, review their medical records or medication administration records to ensure accuracy. Additionally, directly ask the client about their current medications, including dosage and frequency, to verify the information. Always cross-check with a pharmacy database or prescription records if available.
What else can I help you with?
Where do you locate the level of physical assistance a client needs with medication?
Where do you locate the level of physical assistance a client needs with medication
If you notice a client has a rash annd displaying different behaviour from usual after having medication what do you need to do?
The client should stop the medication immediately and see a doctor for possibly allergic reaction to that medication.
What should you do if a client after has taken the correct medication and shortly complaining of difficult breathing?
The correct medication is given to a client at the correct time. Shortly after, the student returns complaining of difficulty breathing. What should you do?
Can personal care assistant administer medication?
No, absolutely not! A PCA may remind the client it is time for their meds and may even bring the meds to the client. But a PCA is not trained to administer medication of any kind!
Can a personal care assistant legally administer medication?
No, absolutely not! A PCA may remind the client it is time for their meds and may even bring the meds to the client. But a PCA is not trained to administer medication of any kind!
How do you help client to find job?
You need to ask the client what kinds of work the client is interested. You then need to help the client identify desirable employers and draft resumes tailored to those employers.
Toxicity from which medication may cause a client to see a green halo around lights?
Viagra is one medication which may have this side effect.
What are the main barriers to identify to needs of client?
The main barriers to identify the needs of clients include communication barriers, and failure to identify the exact needs of your clients.
Is crushing medication by a cna permissible in an RCFE?
Medications may be crushed or altered to enhance swallowing or taste, but never to disguise or "slip" them to a client/resident without his or her knowledge. The following written documentation must be in the client's/resident's file if the medication is to be crushed or altered: 1. A physician's order specifying the name and dosage of the medication to be crushed; 2. Verification of consultation with a pharmacist or physician that the medication can be safely crushed, identification of foods and liquids that can be mixed with the medications, and instructions for crushing or mixing medications; 3. A form consenting to crushing the medication signed by the client/resident. If the client/resident has a conservator with authority over his/her medical decisions, the consent form must be signed by that conservator.
What might a psychologist encourage a client to do?
talk about it, relax, sleep more, cry, take medication
What is client specificity?
"Client specificity" is simply a fancy way to say "something that is specific to or for this client". For example, in medication administration nurses practice "patient specificity" when the nurse conducts conducts med checks that it is the right patient, right medication, right time, etc. In another arena, documentation building you might have "client specificity" in tables and tasks. See the related links section for one website.
What is it meant by adjusting a resident's posture prior to administering medication?
A patient taking oral medication should be positioned to help swallow safely without aspiration. And of course, a patient getting medication per rectum should be appropriately positioned to facilitate that route.
