Mrs Sue an 89 year old Japanese lady was admitted into your facility

Mrs Sue an 89 year old Japanese lady was admitted into your facility. She prefers only female staff to assist her She is incontinent ambulant over short distance with little support On Monday she had a stroke and since then her mobility declined Its hard for staff to transfer her and give her assistance with ADL and meals.

1 what equipment’s is required for providing assistance and promoting independence?

2 Write a progress note and document the need to seek appropriate support.

3. List 7 types of issues we might face while caring for Mrs. Sue.

4 She has not urinated for 2 days and her legs are swollen. She is also constipated and agitated, wanting to get out of bed.

What assistance would you provide and what technical care support can be provided?

5. Identify changes in her meals, aids, type of bed required by liaising with your supervisor.