DSPRoof

DSPRoof has 8 years experience and specializes in dementia, intellectual disabilities.

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1. Handling the "R" word

   DSPRoof replied to LydiaNN's topic in Disabilities

   We have a lot of young people coming to work for our company so I don't hold it against them that they use the word, I just want them to stop. Usually they do of their own accord. As for my friends I just ask that they don't do it in public.

2. Urinates before, during, and after use of bedpan

   DSPRoof replied to DSPRoof's topic in General Nursing

   The biggest problem with checking for a UTI is that the doctor prescribes meds just because we ask for the test. I'm definitely alert for smells but there are none right now. Lastly she will respond several different ways to "is it burning/does it hu...

3. Urinates before, during, and after use of bedpan

   DSPRoof replied to DSPRoof's topic in General Nursing

   No. She lives in a group home and we rely on the doctor for everything but blood pressure.

4. Urinates before, during, and after use of bedpan

   DSPRoof replied to DSPRoof's topic in General Nursing

   MD says it is either related to dementia, hydrocephalus, or behavior. I'm not asking for medical advice, asking for advice based on your experience. Is there something I can do to encourage one complete void?

5. Urinates before, during, and after use of bedpan

   DSPRoof replied to DSPRoof's topic in General Nursing

   I am placing the brief under her to fasten it and witness her urinating, stopping, urinating. I put a fresh brief under her when she seems to be finished then she urinates again. She uses the bedpan at night and a hoyer lift during the day. She is ab...

6. Urinates before, during, and after use of bedpan

   DSPRoof replied to DSPRoof's topic in General Nursing

   No heart or kidney issues. Resident has hydrocephalus. No changes to meds but she has had a dramatic increase in sodium lately. Although she may have incontinence related to her hydrocephalus she tends to experience it most frequently with staff she ...

7. Urinates before, during, and after use of bedpan

   DSPRoof posted a topic in General Nursing

   First post everyone! One of the residents here has taken to urinating once her brief is off, then in the bedpan, then she urinates maybe four more times in her fresh brief. When I see that she is doing this, I change her brief and wipe her again. Sh...