Concept explainers
To identify:
The essential information that should be available in Ms. A’s electronic record to support safe patient care and coordination of care.
Case summary:
Ms. A is a 55-year-old female patient, who had undergone abdominal surgery and had a sigmoid colostomy. A student nurse is assigned to care for her along a staff nurse, the nurse observes that she drains semisoft brown stool and her stoma is bright red color. After many observations of changing colostomy bag, the student nurses attempts to change the colostomy bag for the first time.
To discuss:
The information that should be documented in the electronic health record regarding the student’s assessment and interventions.
Case summary:
Ms. A is a 55-year-old female patient, who had undergone abdominal surgery and had a sigmoid colostomy. A student nurse is assigned to care for her along a staff nurse, the nurse observes that she drains semisoft brown stool and her stoma is bright red color. After many observations of changing colostomy bag, the student nurses attempts to change the colostomy bag for the first time.
To discuss:
Any other available ways to respond to or approach the situation.
Case summary:
Ms. A is a 55-year-old female patient, who had undergone abdominal surgery and had a sigmoid colostomy. A student nurse is assigned to care for her along a staff nurse, the nurse observes that she drains semisoft brown stool and her stoma is bright red color. After many observations of changing colostomy bag, the student nurses attempts to change the colostomy bag for the first time.
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