Equipment: Watch with second hand, pen, paper
Procedure:
1.) Knock on door and listen for residents response.
2.) Wash hands before contact with resident.
3.) Identify self to resident and address resident by name.
4.) Explain procedure to resident, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face to face contact whenever possible.
5.) Provide for residents privacy during procedure with curtain, screen, or door.
6.) Place fingertips on thumb side of residents wrist to locate pulse.
7.) Count beats for one full minute.
8.) Place signaling device within residents reach. Remove privacy measures.
9.) Wash hands.
10.) Record pulse rate; must be within +/- 4 beats of instructors reading.
11.) Report any changes in resident to nurse. Document procedure according to facility guidelines.
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