Recognizing and Reporting Changes in a Reisdent's Physical Condition

Recognizing and reporting changes in a resident's physical condition such as loss of appetite or skin breakdown is the key to preventing a potential problem from becoming worse. This video will help CNAs recognize changes in residents' physical condition and understand their responsibility to report them. After watching the video, participating in class discussion, reading the handouts, and taking the tests, participants should be able to describe what action to take when changes in a resident's condition are recognized and describe physical changes in each of these areas: food and fluid intake, skin condition, bowel and bladder habits, physical mobility, and vision and hearing (Duration: 15 minutes)InService Monthly Staff is the author of 'Recognizing and Reporting Changes in a Reisdent's Physical Condition' with ISBN 9781401844028 and ISBN 1401844022.