ATI Topic Descriptors
Basic Care and Comfort (13)
Plan A
Hygiene Care: Evaluating Appropriate Use of Assistive Devices
Place dentures in a denture cup or emesis basin Complimentary and Alternative Therapies: Appropri
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ATI Topic Descriptors
Basic Care and Comfort (13)
Plan A
Hygiene Care: Evaluating Appropriate Use of Assistive Devices
Place dentures in a denture cup or emesis basin Complimentary and Alternative Therapies: Appropriate Use of Music Therapy for
Pain Management. Prostate Surgeries: Calculating a Clientʼs Output When Receiving Continuous
Bladder Irrigations Record amount of urine output and
character of urine every eight (8) hours
or as per physicianʼs orders.
(To obtain urine output, subtract amount
of fluid instilled into bladder from total
output.) Urinary Elimination: Kegel Exercises for Urinary Incontinence
sits on toilet with knees far apart and tightens muscle to stop the flow of urine ( to
learn the muscle) Bowel Elimination Needs: Client Education Regarding Colostomy Care skin should be washed with mild soap, warm water and dried thoroughly before
barrier applied Burns: Non-pharmacologic Comfort Interventions for Dressing Changes
Med/Surg p. 534-535
Distractions Application of Heat and Cold: Assess Need for Heat/Cold Applications
Application of Cold: Ensure Safe Use of Cold Applications Crohnʼs Disease: Selecting a Low-Fiber, Low-Residue Diet
No raw vegetables, vegs not strained, dried beans, peas, and legumes
No raw fruits, fruits with skins, seeds
No nuts, raisins, rich desserts
no whole grain breads or cereals
no fried, smoked, pickled or cured meats,
no alcohol, fruit juices with pulp Dumping Syndrome: Client Education Regarding Dietary Interventions Cholecystitis: Dietary Restrictions
Low in fat, and sometimes a wt reduction diet is also recommended (4-6 weeks
take fat soluble vit supplements
Palliative Care: Client/ Family Teaching Monitor ptʼs ability for independent self-care to plan appropriate interventions specific to
pt unique problems
Use consistent repetition of daily health routines as a means of establishing them bec
memory loss impairs ptʼs ability to plan and complete specific sequential activities
assist pt in accepting dependency to ensure that all needs are met.
teach family to encourage independence and to intervene only when the pt is
unable to perform to promote independence Rest and Sleep: Recognizing and Reporting Sleep Disorders (P/P 1203)
Hazardous Materials: Appropriate Handling of Chemotherapy
Basic Care and Comfort (13)
Plan B
Mobility and Immobility: Recognizing Proper Use of Crutche
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