Being Alert to Acute Conditions

Nursing Assistant Educator Topic - Being Alert to Acute Conditions

 This lesson should enable the nursing assistant to:
• describe reasons for nursing home residents being at risk for acute conditions
• list symptoms and changes in vital signs, physical function, mental function, and body condition that could indicate acute conditions
• describe at least 8 factors to report when detecting a change in resident condition
• discuss their important role in detecting, reporting, and assisting with the treatment of acute conditions