To discuss:
How and why would the student nurse respond to this situation?
Case summary:
The nursing student is assigned to care for a middle aged patient Mr. J, who got admitted in the hospital due to compound fracture in his left lower extremity. The patient has a history of diabetes and craving for sweets. The patient was known for his loud voice complaints about his food, room, and hospital routine. He always on call light and tells that he was checking if the light is working. The nurses at the nursing station used to call him with names and told their dislike about the patient. The student nurse found out that the patient had attention seeking behavior as he was a business man.

Explanation of Solution
The student nurse must politely tell the other nurses to not talk about the patient based on their personal beliefs. A nurse must never acknowledge insult and should give quality care regardless of the patient’s behavior.
To discuss:
The adequacy of the skills for professional practice and what that is tell about the student nurse.
Case summary:
The nursing student is assigned to care for a middle aged patient Mr. J, who got admitted in the hospital due to compound fracture in his left lower extremity. The patient has a history of diabetes and craving for sweets. The patient was known for his loud voice complaints about his food, room, and hospital routine. He always on call light and tells that he was checking if the light is working. The nurses at the nursing station used to call him with names and told their dislike about the patient. The student nurse found out that the patient had attention seeking behavior as he was a business man.

Explanation of Solution
The nursing student still not an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to become nurse leader or nurse maganer to lead the nurses in the correct way or a nurse advocate who can advocate on behalf of the patient. At this moment, the student nurse can only complain to her clinical instructor or politely ask the nurse not to call the patient by names.
To discuss:
The knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by nursing student to develop to continuously improve quality and safety in a situation like this?
Case summary:
The nursing student is assigned to care for a middle aged patient Mr. J, who got admitted in the hospital due to compound fracture in his left lower extremity. The patient has a history of diabetes and craving for sweets. The patient was known for his loud voice complaints about his food, room, and hospital routine. He always on call light and tells that he was checking if the light is working. The nurses at the nursing station used to call him with names and told their dislike about the patient. The student nurse found out that the patient had attention seeking behavior as he was a business man.

Explanation of Solution
- The nursing student needs good interpersonal skills to communicate with nurses to be polite with the patient.
- The student nurse needs good communication skills to interact with the patient.
- The nurse should be aware of professional ethics that should be followed while caring and giving respect to the patient.
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