Fundamentals Of Nursing
Fundamentals Of Nursing
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ISBN: 9781496362179
Author: Taylor, Carol (carol R.), LYNN, Pamela (pamela Barbara), Bartlett, Jennifer L.
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer,
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Nurse D underwent a course in therapeutic touch. When she was back to work, she was eagerly waiting to use the new technique on the patient. Patient MS has undergone the abdominal surgery. When the patient came back, she explained about nausea to Nurse D.

Nurse D used a new technique called “unruffling” to calm down the patient and later, nausea disappeared. This technique showed a good result but there was no scientific support to prove it.

The characters in the case are as follows:

  • Person MS: The patient
  • Nurse D

To discuss:

The response of the given situation in the case by Person X.

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The responses to the situation are as follows:

Nurse D should not confirm that “unruffling” technique will work well on every patient unless it is used for few patients. It is better to use this treatment on a few other patients and prove that it is the best way to treat the patients.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Nurse D underwent a course in therapeutic touch. When she was back to work, she was eagerly waiting to use the new technique on the patient. Patient MS has undergone the abdominal surgery. When the patient came back, she explained about nausea to Nurse D.

Nurse D used a new technique called “unruffling” to calm down the patient and later, nausea disappeared. This technique showed a good result but there was no scientific support to prove it.

The characters in the case are as follows:

  • Person MS: The patient
  • Nurse D

To discuss:

The capabilities of the professional practice of Person X.

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Explanation of Solution

The capabilities of the professional practice of Person X under this situation are as follows:

Person X followed the new technique on the patient that worked out well, but it is illegal to use that treatment as it is not scientifically proved. Similarly, it may not work on all the patients.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Nurse D underwent a course in therapeutic touch. When she was back to work, she was eagerly waiting to use the new technique on the patient. Patient MS has undergone the abdominal surgery. When the patient came back, she explained about nausea to Nurse D.

Nurse D used a new technique called “unruffling” to calm down the patient and later, nausea disappeared. This technique showed a good result but there was no scientific support to prove it.

The characters in the case are as follows:

  • Person MS: The patient
  • Nurse D

To discuss:

Whether Person X agrees with the norms the nursing students use to estimate a successful outcome and the reason.

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Explanation of Solution

Yes, Person X agrees with the norms of the nursing students because the person is not harmed by using the new technique. The patient is safe and relieved from the disease.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Nurse D underwent a course in therapeutic touch. When she was back to work, she was eagerly waiting to use the new technique on the patient. Patient MS has undergone the abdominal surgery. When the patient came back, she explained about nausea to Nurse D.

Nurse D used a new technique called “unruffling” to calm down the patient and later, nausea disappeared. This technique showed a good result but there was no scientific support to prove it.

The characters in the case are as follows:

  • Person MS: The patient
  • Nurse D

To discuss:

The knowledge, skill, and attitudes to be improved to have the quality and safety of the patients.

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Knowledge, skill, and attitudes that need to be developed are as follows:

  • It is a must to develop the communication skills with other nurses and doctors.
  • Critical thinking is an important skill that a nurse should have.
  • The nurse should develop the knowledge of system theory.

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