Chapter 31, Problem 4RP

1.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

If the nursing student has the authority to individually contact a higher authority like licensing agency regarding the situation.

Case summary:

The patient Mr. A is a 68-year-old male patient had been in an extended care facility with multiple diagnoses and also with limited mobility. Since Mr. A has limited mobility, he needs assistance in his daily morning care. One morning the nursing student who is assigned to take AM care for Mr. A, hears from Mr. A that he completed his morning bath, but the tech lost patience and told the patient not tell lies and makes him sit in the chair all day.

2.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The evidence in nursing literature that provides guidance for decision making regarding providing culturally competent health care.

Case summary:

The patient Mr. A is a 68-year-old male patient had been in an extended care facility with multiple diagnoses and also with limited mobility. Since Mr. A has limited mobility, he needs assistance in his daily morning care. One morning the nursing student who is assigned to take AM care for Mr. A, hears from Mr. A that he completed his morning bath, but the tech lost patience and told the patient not tell lies and makes him sit in the chair all day.