Chapter 34, Problem 1RP

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

How and why would the student nurse respond to this situation.

Case summary:

When a nursing student working in a well-baby clinic, a mother of a baby patient Ms. L ask the student nurse some advice. Ms. L asks the student nurse whether she should put her twin babies’ sleep with her and husband in their bed. She also states that it would be easier for her to breastfeed them in the middle of the night. Ms. L told she has read some articles about this and whether to follow this article. The nursing student did not how to respond and she remembers of sudden infant death syndrome. She makes her mind to find a way to respond to Ms. L.

Explanation of Solution

The nursing student should tell the mother honestly that she still not got knowledge and experience but she ensures that she will be back with answers.  

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The adequacy of the skills for professional practice and what that is tell about the student nurse.

Case summary:

When a nursing student working in a well-baby clinic, a mother of a baby patient Ms. L ask the student nurse some advice. Ms. L asks the student nurse whether she should put her twin babies’ sleep with her and husband in their bed. She also states that it would be easier for her to breastfeed them in the middle of the night. Ms. L told she has read some articles about this and whether to follow this article. The nursing student did not how to respond and she remembers of sudden infant death syndrome. She makes her mind to find a way to respond to Ms. L.

Explanation of Solution

The nursing student still not an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to become a nurse advocate to advocate on behalf of the patient or a nurse counselor to counsel her patient. The student nurse still needs more knowledge in the area she works in.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Whether to agree with the criteria of the nursing student to evaluate a successful outcome.

Case summary:

When a nursing student working in a well-baby clinic, a mother of a baby patient Ms. L ask the student nurse some advice. Ms. L asks the student nurse whether she should put her twin babies’ sleep with her and husband in their bed. She also states that it would be easier for her to breastfeed them in the middle of the night. Ms. L told she has read some articles about this and whether to follow this article. The nursing student did not how to respond and she remembers of sudden infant death syndrome. She makes her mind to find a way to respond to Ms. L.

Explanation of Solution

The student nurse made a correct evolution of telling the truth to the mother to avoid misconcepts. The student nurse knows that the patient safety should be compromised.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The knowledge, skills, and attitudes do you need to develop to continuously improve quality and safety when caring for patients like Ms. L.

Case summary:

When a nursing student working in a well-baby clinic, a mother of a baby patient Ms. L ask the student nurse some advice. Ms. L asks the student nurse whether she should put her twin babies’ sleep with her and husband in their bed. She also states that it would be easier for her to breastfeed them in the middle of the night. Ms. L told she has read some articles about this and whether to follow this article. The nursing student did not how to respond and she remembers of sudden infant death syndrome. She makes her mind to find a way to respond to Ms. L.

Explanation of Solution

• The student should be equipped with knowledge before providing care or advice to the patient.
• The nursing student should possess the communication skill and interpersonal skill to effectively communicate with the patient.
• The nursing student should ensure to give right piece of information to the patients.
• The student nurse should excel in the field where she is providing care for the patients.