Geriatric, LTC - Page 25

How to get a patient with dementia to take their BP meds? How to provide care to both a husband and wife who are residents of your nursing home? How do geriatric patients differ from others when evaluating skin integrity? 

 
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  2. theviolinist

    Do we "just give meds"?

    by theviolinist,
    • 10 replies
  3. CoffeeRTC

    Overly agressive hospice

    by CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN,
    • 6 replies
  4. Gigi72

    Charting behaviors

    by Gigi72,
    • 6 replies
  5. tsm007

    Skin tear narrative note

    by tsm007,
    • 3 replies
  6. NotFlo

    On Call

    by NotFlo,
    • 6 replies
  7. Just_Kidney

    Combative dementia patient

    by Just_Kidney, ADN, BSN, RN,
    • 4 replies
  8. NurseQT

    So Frustrated about CPR Renewal

    by NurseQT,
    • 5 replies
  9. Cwyan

    Unpaid orientation LTC

    by Cwyan,
    • 27 replies
  10. WorriedNurse25

    Interview/potentially headed back to LTC any advice?

    by WorriedNurse25,
    • 2 replies
  11. MooreOfEmily

    Common meds used in LTC

    by MooreOfEmily,
    • 8 replies
  12. tsm007

    Dying, unresponsive patient and assessing pain

    by tsm007,
    • 17 replies
  13. WorriedNurse25

    Day Three After Termination: Stagnant Day

    by WorriedNurse25,
    • 1 reply
  14. Xenashepsky

    family meeting

    by Xenashepsky,
    • 1 reply
  15. WorriedNurse25

    Day two after termination: Getting better

    by WorriedNurse25,
    • 39 replies
  16. horsecrazymdsnurse

    Routine Therapy Screening??

    by horsecrazymdsnurse,
    • 4 replies
  17. WorriedNurse25

    Day one after termination-baby steps!

    by WorriedNurse25,
    • 4 replies
  18. WorriedNurse25

    Terminated after two months and in need of help please!

    by WorriedNurse25,
    • 57 replies
  19. Adele_Michal7

    Overhead Paging Banned

    by Adele_Michal7, ASN, RN,
    • 18 replies
  20. smargadine

    Overwhelmed and miserable at an LTC facility

    by smargadine,
    • 19 replies
  21. theviolinist

    Orienting as a new nurse

    by theviolinist,
    • 6 replies
  22. ktwlpn

    when THAT family "fires" you

    by ktwlpn, LPN,
    • 8 replies
  23. jessicalvn

    Looking to transtition

    by jessicalvn,
    • 1 reply
  24. iheartsephora1

    If I hate being a med tech, will I hate being a nurse?

    by iheartsephora1,
    • 12 replies
  25. JBMmom

    THAT lady should be in a nursing home!

    by JBMmom, MSN, NP,
    • 5 replies
  26. skittlebear

    Help! Drug Screen for My Prescribed meds!

    by skittlebear,
    • 8 replies