Re: Is this neglect Originally Posted by lisaf79
i would give him the ice cup but remove it from the room after about 15 minutes or so. make sure you document on it thats very important. I would also confirm with the supervisor of what your plan is. At least your making an attempt to keep him hydrated.
This may be hard to maintain...especially in nursing homes. I think that I would speak to the powers that be to alert them, ask their input and make sure that I document his behavior , esp. if he is a/o x3.
Originally Posted by truern
I, too, am in the camp of if he's A&O he has the right to be non-compliant. I know how very frustrating it is for staff, but he is an adult and can make choices...including bad ones.
That is IF HE IS A&O.
I agree with this...I'd document the teaching, the instructions to staff, who was alerted that is over me and patient's behavior.
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