The nursing center has four scheduled CNAs assigned to the wing in which you are working. You are assigned to a resident who is combative and a fall risk. One of your co-workers walks past your combative resident's room and sees the resident trying to get out of bed. What should your co-worker do first? What safety concerns must be monitored? How could the co-worker display teamwork in this
situation?
What will be an ideal response?
Your co-worker should go to the resident's bedside and attempt to meet his or her needs. Safety of the resident and employee is important. Protecting the resident from a fall or skin tears is a priority. The employee avoiding harm is important as well. Even though the co-worker is not assigned to the resident, he or she still worked as part of the team to care for and ensure the safety and satisfaction of the resident. The CNA could sit with the resident and assist with toileting or other personal care needs.
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