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Code These Restorative Nursing Scenarios
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How many days and what restorative intervention would you code at P3? Scenario No. 1: Experiencing a slow recovery from Guillain-Barre syndrome, Mr. B is receiving daily training and skill practice in swallowing. Along with specially designed cups and appropriate food consistency, the documented plan of care to improve his ability to swallow involves proper body positioning, consistent verbal instructions, and jaw control techniques. Mr. B requires close monitoring when given food and fluids, as he is at risk for choking and aspiration. Therefore, only licensed nurses provide this nursing rehabilitative intervention. It takes approximately 35 minutes each meal for Mr. B to finish his food and liquids. He receives supplements via a gastrostomy tube if he does not achieve the prescribed fluid and caloric intake by mouth. How many days and what intervention would you code for this resident during the 7-day lookback at P3? Scenario No. 2: Mrs. E has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She no longer has the ability to speak or even to nod her head "yes" and "no." Her cognitive skills remain intact, she can spell, and she can move her eyes in all directions. The speech language pathologist taught both Mrs. E and the nursing staff to use a communication board so that Mrs. E. could communicate with staff. The communication board has proven very successful, and the nursing staff, volunteers and family members are reminded by a sign over Mrs. E's bed that they are to provide her with the board to enable her to communicate with them. This is also documented in Mrs. E's care plan. Because the teaching and practice in using the communication board had been completed two weeks ago and Mrs. E is able to use the board to communicate successfully, she no longer receives skill and practice training in communication. How many days and what intervention would you code for this resident during the 7-day lookback at P3? Scenario No. 1: Enter "7" as the number of days training and skill practice in swallowing was provided [P3h]. Scenario No. 2: Enter "0" as the number of days training and skill practice in communication was provided [P3j]. Source: RAI User's Manual
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