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To discuss:
The information that should be included in the patient handoff at the close of the student nurse’s shift?
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 essential information that must be available in Mr. J’s electronic record to support safe patient care, coordination of care, and communication with staff?
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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