Transcript Activites of Daily Living

Activites of Daily Living
Jordan Trevino
Importance of ADL's
Refers to the daily self-care activities within an individuals
place of residence
"The things we normally do...such as feeding ourselves,
bathing, dressing, grooming, work, and leisure."
Basic ADL's
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Personal hygiene
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Dressing and Undressing
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Self feeding
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Functional Transfers
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Bowel and Bladder Management
Shaving
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Shaving is necessary for proper hygiene
Shaving improves the patients self-image
and studies have shown that it also helps
you feel better faster
Consider the patients medications such as
anti-coagulants!
Notice the cheeks are covered in
shaving cream and skin is being pulled
Steps to Shaving
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1. Use a brand new razor to ensure proper
cleanliness
2. Wash hands and put on gloves
3. Introduce yourself to the patient and
what you'll be doing
Steps to Shaving (cont.)
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4. Place dry hand towel on patients chest
5. Run another hand towel under warm
water use to moisten patients cheek and
neck
6. Apply shaving cream to area
Steps to Shaving
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7. Use free hand to pull skin taut and
shave from the top of the cheek
downwards
8. Repeat with whole area and shave
beneath the chin
9. Use rinsed wash clothed to wipe excess
shaving cream off once done
Steps to Feed a Patient
Introduce yourself and ask if they would like to use the
bathroom then afterward, wash the patients hands
Give them time for denture care if needed
Move the head of the bed above 30 degrees to prevent
choking
Give the patient the correct meal plan and double check to
make sure
Check the food temperature
Feeding a Patient
Some patients aren't capable of feeding themselves and
require assistance to eat
Tips on Feeding a Patient
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Make sure the patient feels as though they still retain their freedom
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Ask if they would like water after every few bites of their food
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Make sure to watch for pocketing within the patients cheeks
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Pocketed food becomes a breeding ground for bacteria
Pocketing also leads to tooth decay and gum disease