Mr. Gagnon is a 58-year-old man who has weakness on the left side of his body. You are assigned to help him dress in regular clothes after breakfast. He is sitting in a chair in his room, wearing pyjamas, a robe, and slippers. His fresh clothes are on the bed, including an undershirt, dress shirt, slacks, socks, and shoes. 1. How did you provide for Mr. Gagnon’s privacy? 2. How did you position Mr. Gagnon to undress and dress him? 3. Which arm did you redress first and why?

Mr. Gagnon is a 58-year-old man who has weakness on the left side of his body. You are assigned to help him dress in regular clothes after breakfast. He is sitting in a chair in his room, wearing pyjamas, a robe, and slippers. His fresh clothes are on the bed, including an undershirt, dress shirt, slacks, socks, and shoes. 1. How did you provide for Mr. Gagnon’s privacy? 2. How did you position Mr. Gagnon to undress and dress him? 3. Which arm did you redress first and why?

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

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Chapter10: Medication Administration Essentials

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