Chapter 17, Problem 4RP

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

What does the evidence point to as “best practice” for the patient Mr. M’s medications?

Case summary:

The nursing student is caring for a 62-year-old adult male patient Mr. M along with the nursing staff. The patient is admitted in the intensive care unit due to hepatic failure and the patient is very ill and being monitored continuously. The patient is being intravenous fluids and medication through numerous central and peripheral IV catheters. The nursing staff asks the student nurse to change the new IV bag of medication. The student nurse who still not experienced with the IV’s and technological devices feels incompetent of her skills.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The safety needs does he have and how can you meet them?

Case summary:

The nursing student is caring for a 62-year-old adult male patient Mr. M along with the nursing staff. The patient is admitted in the intensive care unit due to hepatic failure and the patient is very ill and being monitored continuously. The patient is being intravenous fluids and medication through numerous central and peripheral IV catheters. The nursing staff asks the student nurse to change the new IV bag of medication. The student nurse who still not experienced with the IV’s and technological devices feels incompetent of her skills.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

What have the student nurse have learned about the dangers of “busyness”?

Case summary:

The nursing student is caring for a 62-year-old adult male patient Mr. M along with the nursing staff. The patient is admitted in the intensive care unit due to hepatic failure and the patient is very ill and being monitored continuously. The patient is being intravenous fluids and medication through numerous central and peripheral IV catheters. The nursing staff asks the student nurse to change the new IV bag of medication. The student nurse who still not experienced with the IV’s and technological devices feels incompetent of her skills.