Case summary:
Baby J was an extremely low-birth-weight baby of 1,100 grams and spent 7 months in the hospital before being discharged to home. Person J is the baby’s mother, who is taking care of him full-time. When Person X visited Baby J, he was frightened seeing a small baby with lots of tubes and machines. Although Person J had lots of training nursing her baby at the hospital, she was not confident enough to follow the same at home, in reality.
Characters in the case:
- Baby J
- Mother of Baby J
To discuss:
The response of the given situation in the case by Person Y.

Explanation of Solution
Responses to the situation are as follows:
Person Y must be very confident to face the child. He should ask for help from experienced mentors in case of need. He must also take care of the child and not to quit the given job.
Case summary:
Baby J was an extremely low-birth-weight baby of 1,100 grams and spent 7 months in the hospital before being discharged to home. Person J is the baby’s mother, who is taking care of him full-time. When Person X visited Baby J, he was frightened seeing a small baby with lots of tubes and machines. Although Person J had lots of training nursing her baby at the hospital, she was not confident enough to follow the same at home, in reality.
Characters in the case:
- Baby J
- Mother of Baby J
To discuss:
The professional knowledge, skills, and practice of Person Y.

Explanation of Solution
The professional knowledge, skills, and practice of Person Y under this situation are as follows:
The professional knowledge, skills, and practice of Person Y were on a basic level because he was terrified to see the small baby with many tubes and machines. This shows his confidence level.
Case summary:
Baby J was an extremely low-birth-weight baby of 1,100 grams and spent 7 months in the hospital before being discharged to home. Person J is the baby’s mother, who is taking care of him full-time. When Person X visited Baby J, he was frightened seeing a small baby with lots of tubes and machines. Although Person J had lots of training nursing her baby at the hospital, she was not confident enough to follow the same at home, in reality.
Characters in the case:
- Baby J
- Mother of Baby J
To discuss:
The knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be improved to have quality and safety of the patients like Baby J.

Explanation of Solution
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes of Person Y:
- Person Y must have good communication with both patients and doctors.
- Critical thinking is an important skill that a nurse must have.
- Adaptability to the current situation.
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