"During my ward rotation, I cared for an elderly patient who had Chronic Renal Disease (Stage 2) and Diabetic Neuropathy. My role? To make sure she was comfortable, safe, and well cared for!"

Building Trust

"First, I greeted the patient and her watcher warmly. I introduced myself and reassured them that I was there to help. This built trust and made her feel comfortable."

Checking Her Condition

I carefully observed her body for bruises (common in dialysis patients) and swelling (edema) in her legs. I also checked if her oxygen was properly placed for comfortable breathing."

Helping with Positioning

"To prevent discomfort and pressure sores, I helped her relatives adjust her position. My Clinical Instructor and co-nurses guided me in making sure she was lying safely and comfortably."

Monitoring Vital Signs

Monitoring "At 10 AM and 2 PM, I checkedvital signs to track any changes in her condition. Monitoring helps us detect problems early and keep patients safe!" 

"Part of my task was removing the plaster from her skin carefully. Since she had fragile skin, I made sure to do it gently to prevent irritation or pain."