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Mrs. P is a resident at Floral Acres Care Home. She is 69 years old, weighs 380 pounds (173 kg) and has a BMI of 60. She was admitted to the Care Home when she could no longer walk or change positions independently. She was also unable to provide her own personal care. Her family was not able to assist her with personal care and they could not afford to purchase all of the equipment it would take to keep her at home. Since her admission, Mrs. P has been placed on a calorie-restricted diet to decrease her weight. The following questions refer to this scenario. 2. a) Mrs. P often struggles to breathe when she is turned or during morning care when she is lying on her back. Describe 2 actions the CCA can take to make Mrs. P more comfortable. (2 marks) b) Using the RESPECT model of care for bariatric clients, describe one action the CCA can apply from EACH aspect of care when working with Mrs. P. (7 marks) c) Mrs. P often begs the CCA staff to give her extra snacks and sneak in treats from the Tim Horton’s across the street from the care home. A few of the CCA’s feel sorry for Mrs. P and do what she asks while the rest of the staff follow the care plan. Describe 2 risks if all caregivers do not follow the prescribed care plan when assisting clients like Mrs. P. (2 marks) d) Mrs. P’s family members feel very guilty about putting her in a Care Home and don’t know what to do when they visit her. Describe 2 activities the CCA could suggest to help the family spend meaningful time together? (2 marks)