Your patient is diabetic and has peripheral neuropathy. As a…

Your patient is diabetic and has peripheral neuropathy. As a result they have LE weakness, requires assistance for shower transfers, and is unable to walk long distances.  The patient’s daughter does the grocery shopping.  According to the ICF, the patient’s participation restriction is:

An 84-yr. old cognitively impaired person transferred from a…

An 84-yr. old cognitively impaired person transferred from a nursing home to an acute care facility (hospital).  The patient has history of dementia. The pt has become increasingly agitated and combative in the last few days and requires minimal assistance for functional mobility; this is unusual for the patient. The patient is typically able to walk independently with a walker at the nursing home.  Laboratory test reveals a urinary tract infection. The patient is beginning to receive antibiotics for the infection. Communication with patients is an integral skill for a health care worker. The following is an example of ineffective communication with the above patient :