Dementia - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to our lessons on the different procedures for administering medication. This lesson focuses on how to adapt your skills administering drugs to meet the needs of diverse patient populations. In health care, we encounter a variety of patients, each with unique needs and challenges. Some patients, such as those experiencing dementia, require specialized approaches for effective medication administration. Administering medication to patients with dementia requires special consideration due to their unique challenges with memory and comprehension. First, try to simplify communication by using simple language. I have your pills and water. Speak in short straightforward sentences. They are to help you sleep. Avoid medical jargon and complex instructions. Here's thirty milligrams of oxazepam. Communicate one instruction at a time. Here