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To discuss:
What resources could the student have assessed to ensure the safe transfer of the patient?
Case summary:
The nursing student was taking care of Ms. W with an external fixation device on her right leg. Her tibia had broken and she had undergone to correct the fracture. The patient was admitted for the treatment of infection caused by the external device. The nursing student was assigned to take care of the patient on the discharge day. The nurse asked this student to bring this patient to car when she was ready to leave. The nursing student had couple of choices whether to transfer the patient alone or to seek some assistance.
To discuss:
What evidence in nursing literature provides guidance for decision making regarding care of this patient?
Case summary:
The nursing student was taking care of Ms. W with an external fixation device on her right leg. Her tibia had broken and she had undergone to correct the fracture. The patient was admitted for the treatment of infection caused by the external device. The nursing student was assigned to take care of the patient on the discharge day. The nurse asked this student to bring this patient to car when she was ready to leave. The nursing student had couple of choices whether to transfer the patient alone or to seek some assistance.
To discuss:
Can you think of other ways to respond to or approach the situation?
Case summary:
The nursing student was taking care of Ms. W with an external fixation device on her right leg. Her tibia had broken and she had undergone to correct the fracture. The patient was admitted for the treatment of infection caused by the external device. The nursing student was assigned to take care of the patient on the discharge day. The nurse asked this student to bring this patient to car when she was ready to leave. The nursing student had couple of choices whether to transfer the patient alone or to seek some assistance.
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