Restorative Nursing

Wasting away of muscle tissue?

• arthritis

• apnea

• atrophy

• aphasia

Deformity of joint with shortening of muscles and tendons

• fracture

• contracture

• osteoporosis

• decubitis ulcer

Disabled person is helped to reach the highest possible level of wellness, dispite limitations

• restorative nursing

• occupational therapy

• physical therapy

• activity therapy

T/F Maintain present function and keep pt at highest potential is a reason for restoritive nursing

• True

• false

T/F Another reason for Restorative Nursing is to restore lost function p illness or injury

• True

• False

T/F Resorative Nursing prevents complications of immobility

• True

• false

Which of the following are complications of immobility?

• pressure sores

• contractures

• constipation

• Pneumonia

To help prevent pneumonia, do the following:

• encourage deep breathing and coughing

• exercise/ambulate etc

• adequate fluid intake

• encourage visitors

What are the goals of restorative nursing?

• keep resident independenct so the staff isn't bothered

• keep resident functioning at highest level possible

• prevent dependence

• promote activity so strength is not lost.

When working with a resident, you should

• argue with them

• use slang

• be sarcastic when talking with them

• emphasize abilities, not disabilities