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Dementia Nursing Assessment


Nursing Assessment for Dementia




Nursing Assessment for Dementia

Fostering a relationship of trust with patients
To carry out a review of nursing in patients with dementia, first you must build a trusting relationship with patients.

In order to foster a trusting relationship, things can be done as follows :
Always saying hello to the patient such as: good morning / afternoon / evening / night or according to the religious context of the patient.
Introduce your name (nickname), including a report that relatives are nurses who will care for patients.
Also ask the patient's name and his favorite nickname.
Explain your goals and patient care activities to be performed.
Explain when the activities will be implemented and how long the activity.
Be empathetic manner :
Sit with the patient, make eye contact, give a touch and show concern
Speak slowly, simply and give the patient time to think and respond
Nurses have the expectation that patients would be better
Be warm, simple to express hope in patients.
Use short sentences, clear, simple and easy to understand.
Speak slowly, say the word or phrase that is clear and wait for a response if asked patients
Ask one question each time and re-asked questions with the same words.
Volume increased if there is hearing loss, if the volume is increased, the tone should be subdued.
The attitude of non-verbal communication coupled with good verbal.
Attitudes have to communicate face to face, maintain eye contact, relax and open up.
Create a therapeutic environment when communicating with patients :
Very quiet
The room comfortable, light and ventilation adequate
The distance is adjusted, to minimize disruption.

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