Assignment Detail:- Simulation Based Assessment Part
Assist a client admitted in your clinical setting with showering, dressing and grooming as per the care plan provided below- The client suffers from paraplegia-
You could demonstrate your skills on the nursing manikin-
Ambulation
Transfers and bed mobility
Independent
Ambulant with 1 assist/ standby
Ambulant with 2 assists
» Non-ambulant -unable to walk-
Aids
Walking stick
Zimmer frame
» Wheelchair
Quad stick
Wheeled walker
Independent
Weight bearing -able to stand-
» Non-weight bearing -unable to stand-
1-person assist
2-person assist
Aids
Bed rail
Slide sheet
Gait belt
» Hoist
Standing hoist
Shower and washing needs
Independent
Supervise
Some assistance/prompt
ü Fully assist
Shower ¨ Bath ¨ Bed sponge ¨ Flannel wash
Other: Client likes to have a warm shower with hair wash every day-
Toiletries
» Normal soap
Special product:
Deodorant
Moisturizer -AM-
Other:
Showering aids
» Shower chair ¨ Shower Trolley
Other:
Hair care
»Wash in shower ¨ Wash in bath
¨ Other:
Dressing and grooming
Level of assistance
Independent
Supervise
Some assistance/ prompt
» Fully assist
Hairdresser
Fortnightly
» Monthly
Quarterly
Facial hair
ü Wet shave
Frequency: Weekly on Thursday with shower
Nail/foot care
Independent
Supervise
Some assistance/ prompt
» Fully assist
Podiatry visits: Bi- monthly- Check the podiatry referral register-
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