To discuss:
The communication skills needed by the nurse to continue to function as a resource and advocate for patient D?
Case summary:
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient D, who is an unmarried pregnant teenager. The patient’s past history shows, she is homeless, had multiple sex partners, history of smoking and drinking, and father of the baby is unknown. The medical resident who is providing her car is very furious about her health, and stated a rude comment that is she trying to kill the baby and why should they waste time on her when there are other women who really need help. Though the patient is hurt, she did not show any signs. Both the nurse and medical resident is upset over the health status of the patient.
To discuss:
What if the nurse confronted the resident in front of the patient? Would this be considered as professional behavior?
To discuss:
Whether the resident functioned in a professional manner?
To discuss:
What is the role of the nurse in facilitating the ongoing professional development and education of the resident?
To discuss:
How will the nurse constructive feedback make a difference?
To discuss:
Whether the apology from the resident will help encourage patient D to trust health care professionals? Why or why not?
To discuss:
Whether there are other community resources that may help the patient in the care of her baby following the baby’s birth?

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