Need interventions for a confused resident

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · Nov 15, 2012

One of best ways to keep a resident with dementia calm/oriented it to make their environment familiar- make it feel like home or something they recognize. What are some ways you can make a resident's room feel familiar?

Also think about how the nurse should respond to the resident if he or she makes a statement that doesn't make sense, such as, "I need to go pick up my daughter from school." How can the nurse respond in a way that will keep the resident safe and calm?

Finally, a resident with dementia might forget their physical limitations. How should the nurse prepare in order to keep the resident safe if they were to try to get up without assistance or do something else outside their physical capabilities?

Jackii · Nov 16, 2012

Nursing Care Plan For Dementia Patient

CP2013 · Nov 18, 2012

Reorient the patient to person, place, time, and situation.

Keep cards/flowers/pictures/etc from family nearby to help reorient patient

Provide diversionary activities like folding linens, playing with a ball, arts and craft activity, TV, radio, etc.

Sing to the patient

Ask family to sit with patient if possible

Move patient to community area, interact with other residents

If there are side rails in the room, perhaps keeping 3 side rails up to prevent falls (depending on facility policy and set up of the bed)

Remove any clutter from room in case resident does try to get up

Bathe patient - sometimes the warm water can be soothing