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To discuss:
How would the nursing staff have reacted when the nursing student approached them regarding their comments about Mr. J?
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.
To discuss:
Whether there are alternative ways to respond?
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.
To discuss:
The plan used by the nursing student to change the nursing staff’s behavior and the type of leadership style that will be effective with this group?
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.
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