1. Basic nursing:
Including helping the elderly to carry out activities of daily life, such as washing, dressing and eating; Reasonably arrange the rest and rest time of the elderly to ensure their rest and sleep quality; Measure body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs regularly, and make records; Keep the skin of the elderly clean and prevent bedsores; Teach the elderly correct breathing training methods to promote airway patency.
2. Diet care:
Make a reasonable diet plan according to the personal situation of the elderly to ensure that they get balanced nutrition; Adjust the texture and cooking methods of food according to the oral ability and digestion and absorption of the elderly; Monitor the dietary intake of the elderly to avoid malnutrition or overdose; Pay attention to the drinking water of the elderly to prevent dehydration.
3. Rehabilitation care:
According to the physical condition and rehabilitation needs of the elderly, formulate corresponding rehabilitation plans; Give the elderly proper physical exercise to improve their muscle strength and joint flexibility; Conduct routine function evaluation, such as walking ability and balance ability, find problems in time and take corresponding measures; Assist the elderly in daily rehabilitation training, such as physical therapy, massage and functional training.
4. Psychological care:
Listen to the voices of the elderly, pay attention to their emotional changes, and provide emotional support and comfort; Give emotional care to the elderly and relieve their negative emotions such as anxiety and depression; Carry out appropriate recreational activities and social activities to help the elderly maintain a positive attitude; Encourage the elderly to participate in hobbies and promote physical and mental health.
5. Safety care:
Check and maintain the safety of the living environment of the elderly, such as anti-skid, fire prevention and falling prevention; Monitor the drug use of the elderly, ensure that the drugs are taken on time and in quantity, and avoid drug interactions and adverse reactions; Assist the elderly in safety protection in daily activities, such as using walkers and special precautions in morning and evening activities; Teach the elderly and their families to master first aid knowledge and deal with emergencies.
Nursing practice for the elderly needs professional nursing staff, who should have corresponding professional knowledge and skills, keep records and communicate with medical staff at any time to ensure the quality and safety of nursing services for the elderly. At the same time, we need to pay attention to the psychological needs and social interaction of the elderly and create a warm and comfortable living environment for them.