Fundamentals of Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781451185614
Author: Carol Taylor PhD MSN RN, Carol Lillis MSN RN, Pamela Lynn MSN RN
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS+WILKINS
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Chapter 21, Problem 1RP
Summary Introduction

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How and why would the nurse respond to this situation.

Case summary:

The student is caring for Ms. A’s baby boy who is diagnosed with Reye syndrome. The baby boy’s physician recommended for a long-term aspirin therapy, though Ms. A agreed to treatment, but still concerned with the Reye syndrome and aspirin. Ms. A asks the student nurse’s opinion about the prescribed treatment, though the nurse does not have sufficient knowledge of the treatment. The nurse ensures the Ms. A that she will provide her information through research.

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The student nurse does not have sufficient knowledge regarding the Reye syndrome and long-term aspirin treatment. She just cannot give any false information to the mother, the nurse admits her lack of knowledge over the treatment, but ensures to research over the treatment and get back to her when she had time.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

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

Case summary:

The student is caring for Ms. A’s baby boy who is diagnosed with Reye syndrome. The baby boy’s physician recommended for a long-term aspirin therapy, though Ms. A agreed to treatment, but still concerned with the Reye syndrome and aspirin. Ms. A asks the student nurse’s opinion about the prescribed treatment, though the nurse does not have sufficient knowledge of the treatment. The nurse ensures the Ms. A that she will provide her information through research.

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The nurse is still a student nurse and it does not reflect that she knows all the treatment and their procedures. The nurse ensures to provide the Ms. A with the research materials about the treatment with long-term aspirin treatment. The student nurse acts as a nurse counselor for the patient, but still the nurse needs an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse degree to hold the positions of a nurse counselor.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

T The knowledge, skills, and attitudes that the student nurse need to develop to continuous improved quality and safety in this situation.

Case summary:

The student is caring for Ms. A’s baby boy who is diagnosed with Reye syndrome. The baby boy’s physician recommended for a long-term aspirin therapy, though Ms. A agreed to treatment, but still concerned with the Reye syndrome and aspirin. Ms. A asks the student nurse’s opinion about the prescribed treatment, though the nurse does not have sufficient knowledge of the treatment. The nurse ensures the Ms. A that she will provide her information through research.

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  • The nurse ensures to develop her knowledge regarding treatment when caring for the patient.
  • The nurse should acquire communication skills to interact with the patient.
  • The nurse must spend time with the patient about describing the treatment, its benefits, and its outcome.
  • The nurse must not to provide the patient with false information, she should be truthful when she do not have knowledge in the prescribed treatment but ensure that she will return with sufficient information through research.

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