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Andrew Pollack-Gray

Nursing Notes

Restorative and Rehabilitative Care

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Patient Needs

Help residents maintain or regain independence, functional ability, and quality of life.
Goals:

  • Maintain strength, mobility, and range of motion.
  • Prevent deconditioning and complications of inactivity.
  • Promote independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Support dignity, confidence, and self-esteem.
    Rehabilitation: Therapy aimed at restoring or improving function.
    Restorative Care: Ongoing activities that maintain or reinforce functional abilities.

What Should I Assess?

  • Ability to perform ADLs independently.
  • Changes in strength, balance, mobility, or endurance.
  • Willingness and ability to participate.
  • Pain, fatigue, or limitations during activity.
  • Progress toward individualized goals.

How Do I Provide Care?

  • Encourage residents to perform tasks they can safely complete.
  • Provide appropriate assistance without taking over unnecessarily.
  • Support prescribed walking and exercise programs.
  • Assist with range-of-motion activities as directed.
  • Use approved adaptive equipment.
  • Reinforce techniques taught by therapy staff.
  • Encourage appropriate social and family participation.

Safety & Precautions

  • Follow the care plan and therapy restrictions.
  • Do not exceed prescribed weight-bearing or activity limits.
  • Stop activity for significant pain, dizziness, or distress.
  • Avoid forcing participation.
  • Allow adequate rest and recovery.

What Should I Report?

  • Increased or decreased assistance needs.
  • Loss of mobility, strength, or functional ability.
  • Pain, weakness, or intolerance during activity.
  • Progress or difficulties with restorative goals.

Sources

Flashcards

What is the purpose of restorative care?01-foundations / patient-care
Answer

Maintain or improve function and independence.

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