Question

Write two paragraphs on each of the four scenarios below to describe how you would promote dignity for these patients.

1: A frail female with early dementia who has no visitors, frequently talks of the early years and family members who are already deceased.

Answer 1

Dignity is a complex, yet important issues in patient care that has many dimensions noted in emotions.Nursing literature frequently observe that dignity is highly valuable by patients. Taking a humanistic approach , nursing theorist consider respect for patients and maintaining their dignity as central and of high priorites in nursing care.

We can promote the dignity by

* Therapeutic fibbing

Therapeutic fibbing is a concept designed to relieve the guilt that often comes from lying to a loved one, even when that lie may very well be the kindest thing you can say to them in that situation . Those with dementia often struggle with logic rational thoughts, sequencing and emotional control.

* Don't condescend

When you are actively caring for someone , including helping them through the basic activities of daily life, it can be hard not to take a parental tone.This can come across as condescending , disrespectful,or make the person you are caring for feel like a child.Avoiding using words such as diaper ( refer to undergarments) , Bibi ( call this an apron) ,potty ( refer to toileting).

* Ask leading question

Set your loved one up conversational success by replacing open - ended questions with ones are easier to answer.

* Plan successful outings

When you are care for someone with dementia,it's easy to become isolated out to fear that social situations will be difficult and stressful.With some planning and thought,an outing can be rewarding and a welcome change of pace from the routine of the day.

The other things to promote the dignity of the patient is ,

* Speak to the patient directly

* Speak respectful to and about the Patient

* Ask how the Patient would like to be cared for

* Protect the Patient physical privacy

* Protect the Patients personal information

* Assist the Patient with personal grooming.