Cna-Basic Nursing Skills Essay Example

SITZ BATHS clean perineal wounds and reduce inflammation and pain. SITZ BATHS causes increased blood flow to the pelvic area, blood flow to other parts of the body is decreased Residents may feel weak, faint, or dizzy Water temperature no higher than 105 degrees

 Non-sterile dressings are applied to dry, closed wounds that have less chance of infection. Nursing assistant may change non-sterile dressings. Observe the dressing for any odor or drainage. Notice the color and size of the wound. Even though NAs do not change sterile dressings, they can gather and store equipment and supplies, observe and report about the dressing site, and they may be allowed to clean the equipment. Properly positioning the resident, cutting the tape, and disposing of the soiled dressing.