Explain the importance of effective communication to an individual with dementia. One reason that effective communication is very important for the individual with dementia is because of their diminished abilities to express pain‚ suffering‚ fear‚ illnesses‚ etc. By using the most efficient methods of communication you can best support your person. Insuring that he or she receives the best medical care‚ that he or she is safe and well cared for‚ and that not only his or her needs are met
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Unit 40 - P1 Describe the types of dementia and common signs and symptoms The term ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms which can include loss of memory‚ mood changes and problems with communication and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain conditions and diseases‚ including Alzheimer’s disease‚ vascular dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Age is the greatest risk factor for dementia. Dementia affects one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in six over
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“Signs of Symptom” ~Cough‚ Unintentional weight loss‚ Fatigue‚ Fever‚ Night Sweats‚ Chills‚ Lost of Appetite. “Treatment” With tuberculosis‚ you must take antibiotics for at least six to nine months. The exact drugs and length of treatment depend on your age‚ overall health‚ possible drug resistance‚ the form of TB (latent or active) and the infection’s location in the body. “Signs of Symptom” Fever‚ Loss of appetite‚ Headache‚ Tiredness and a general feeling of being
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Response/treatment column‚ give a general explanation of how you would care for a child who becomes ill or injured at your setting. Highlight circumstances that might require urgent medical attention Condition/illness/allergy/ circumstance Signs and symptoms Response/treatment according to role Asthma MAY REQUIRE URGENT ATTENTION Difficulty breathing Keep child calm and help them take medicine. Phone parent and if it worsens call 999 Sickle cell anaemia MAY REQUIRE URGENT ATTENTION
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critically ill people who need intensive care. Acute kidney failure can be fatal and requires intensive treatment. However‚ acute kidney failure may be reversible. If you’re otherwise in good health‚ you may recover normal kidney function. Signs and symptoms of acute kidney failure may include: • Decreased urine output‚ although occasionally urine output remains normal • Fluid retention‚ causing swelling in your legs‚ ankles or feet • Drowsiness • Shortness of breath • Fatigue
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How to record vital signs and other values..... Please note: Each patient’s report that has a generated report from both Alice and Somnostar for filing medical records will also include the values of the patient vitals signs. This is the most accurate report reading for any medical staff to review‚ retrieve patient records for further patient care. When the patient comes in and signs his/her consent forms it is also giving the patient rights to have their medical records to
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treat one? A concussion is a head injury that is usually involved with sports injuries. Concussions are growing in how many people get them each year and need to be attended to when someone has one. People might not think they have one‚ but certain symptoms of a concussion might say otherwise. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body‚ a fall‚ or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. There is fluid that surrounds and protects
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Investigate the types and reasons for abuse of children Sign and symptoms of abuse Physical abuse Physical abuse is where a person is physically hurt or injured purposely by another person with the intention to cause them harm. Physical abuse includes hitting‚ slapping‚ kicking‚ biting‚ head butting‚ drowning‚ burning etc and often occurs in places that are easy to hide under clothing. Physical child abuse is any form of physical injuries inflicted upon the child with cruel and/or malicious
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Signs and symptoms of Conjunctivitis‚ Swelling of conjunctiva and watering of the eyes are symptoms common to all forms of conjunctivitis. However‚ the pupils should be normally reactive‚ and the visual acuity normal. Viral Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with an infection of the upper respiratory tract‚ a common cold‚ and/or a sore throat. Its symptoms include excessive watering and itching. The infection usually begins with one eye‚ but may spread easily to the other. Viral conjunctivitis
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Dementia Notes The term ’dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory‚ confusion and problems with speech and understanding. When a person with dementia finds that their mental abilities are declining‚ they often feel vulnerable and in need of reassurance and support. The people closest to them - including their carers‚ friends and family - need to do everything they can to help
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