Arrange mealtimes so that he is sitting up by the window in a
clean and private environment.
• Provide adaptive devices (silverware with thick handles and
nonslip plates).
• Encourage Mrs. Boren to visit at mealtimes, to assist with meals,
and periodically to bring a favorite food from home.
• Provide passive ROM exercises for his left arm and leg;schedule
active ROM exercises for his right extremities as well as quadriceps
and gluteal sets every 4 hours during waking hours.
• Keep his skin clean and dry at all times.
• Establish and maintain a regular schedule for turning when he
is in bed.
• Place objects (e.g., call bell, tissues) on unaffected side and approach
him from that side.
• Support attempts to communicate verbally;when he is not understood,
he prefers to use a large marker and tablet.