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Kindly use to DAR ((Problem-oriented Approach on Documentation) to…
Kindly use to DAR ((Problem-oriented Approach on Documentation) to assist.
D -Data Subjective and objective patient assessment date that supports the focus statement or
describes observations of a significant event
A- Action Immediate or future actions or plans of action or care based on the evaluation of
assessment data
R- Response The patient’s response to the action taken.
Scenario 1 – Fall
You are assigned to Mrs. Jones for morning care. While assisting her with her morning bath you
notice a purplish-blue bruise on her left hip. When you comment on it, she states that she fell
yesterday when getting off the toilet but didn’t tell anyone. She states the area is sore and moans
when it is touched. Her mobility status stated on the care plan is Independent.
kindly assist using DAR format note on your observations, assessments and actions, as well as
possible client response. Consider the date and time being the date and time that you
are currently working on this with the client.
Scenario 2 – Nutrition & Feeding
At 0900, the residents at Collingwood Crossing LTC are brought into the central dining room for
breakfast. Mr. Midgely is an 81-year-old gentleman with history of dementia, HTN, and type
2DM. He normally sits by himself at the corner table eating independently. Although over the
last few months he has been having increased weakness, along with decreased mobility and
needing more help with ADLs. You are assisting to feed another resident when you keep
noticing Mr. Midgely falling asleep at the table, then waking up coughing his pocketed food. He
is also sitting in a slouched position, with lots of food on his shirt/pants. You notify his nurse,
who instructs you and another nursing student go over to check on Mr. Midgely.
kindly complete a DAR note on your observations, assessments and actions, as well as
possible client response. Consider the date and time being the date and time that you
are currently working on this with the client.
Scenario 3 –
Therapeutic Communication
Mr. Sherbino is a 76 year old who is in your LTC due to a recent stroke with left arm paralysis.
He has been depressed with the recent changes in his life and is reluctant to get out of bed.
Before dinner you ask him if he would like assistance to the wheelchair. He tells you that he
doesn’t want to be a bother to anyone and is upset that he no longer can-do things independently.
He agrees to get up to the wheelchair with your help. You note a red area to his left elbow and
shoulder, he had turned onto the left side in the bed.
Kindly help to complete a DAR note on your observations, assessments and actions, as well as
possible client response. Consider the date and time being the date and time that you
are currently working on the client .
