Brandi is an elderly client at Sunny Meadows aged care facility where you work as a support worker.Brandi uses a 4 wheeled wheely walker to mobilise
Question Answered step-by-step Brandi is an elderly client at Sunny Meadows aged care facility whereyou work as a support worker. Brandi uses a 4 wheeled wheely walker to mobilise from her bed to the toilet unsupervised. You have come in to help Brandi with her lunch, but you have noticed that she has slipped off the bed and is sitting on the floor. -Who would you notify to assess Brandi before moving her? -After she has been assessed and you have discussed the safe transfer with your supervisor, what piece of equipment along with another staff member would you use to put Brandi back to bed with. Explain each of the roles of that you and the other staff member would do supporting Brandi and the equipment you are using -What would you say to Brandi about what is going to occur to get her back into bed safely? -When communicating with Brandi you have done this in a respectful manner, how would you clarify if Brandi has understood what you have communicated to her? -List and explain one cultural consideration and one preference Brandi may have when you need to consider when moving Brandi -You have now moved Brandi back to bed, the call bell is now in reach. What would you advise Brandi to do before she wants to get out of bed? Brandi has fallen before in the past and has concerns and fearfulness about walking to the bathroom on her own. What would be a good strategy to support Brandi here and what would you say to her to alleviate her fears of falling again? -How would make sure Brandi is comfortable before you leave her? What could you do for Brandi to ensure she is not suffering from discomfort? Think about 2 strategies you could do to ensure Brandi is comfortable -Brandi is a suspected fall would we now need to complete a FRAT(Falls Risk Assessment Tool) tool on her? Yes or no and provide an explanation. -For Brandi’s mobility problems, who would suggest your supervisor refers Brandi to for a review to provide a further review and strategy for her mobility? -We have a duty of care to look after out clients like Brandi, what are two strategies you could implement to help Brandi from falling and being safe. List and explain these -Brandi has reported to you that she has stated to staff member that she would like a physiotherapist review her and staff did not organise this a week or so ago. Brandi feels that if the staff did organise this review, she may not have fell as she believes this was a breach of her human rights to medical care. What would you do with Brandi’s complaint? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING CHC33015 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


