Chapter 28, Problem 5RP

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The essential information that must be documented in the child’s electronic record to support safe patient care and coordination of care?

Case summary:

The nursing student is assigned to give care for a 65-year-old patient Mr. L who is at the end stage of lung cancer. Mr. L’s daughter who is living in the United States had brought him from China to get treatment here. But, Mr. L did not respond to the treatment and all the health care professional believed to withdraw life-care support has it would be the best for him. The daughter did not accept the health care team’s decision and suggested for acupuncture treatment, but the physician did not acknowledge for it.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Other ways to respond to or approach the situation.

Case summary:

The nursing student is assigned to give care for a 65-year-old patient Mr. L who is at the end stage of lung cancer. Mr. L’s daughter who is living in the United States had brought him from China to get treatment here. But, Mr. L did not respond to the treatment and all the health care professional believed to withdraw life-care support has it would be the best for him. The daughter did not accept the health care team’s decision and suggested for acupuncture treatment, but the physician did not acknowledge for it.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

What could have the nursing student have done to ensure a successful outcome?

Case summary:

The nursing student is assigned to give care for a 65-year-old patient Mr. L who is at the end stage of lung cancer. Mr. L’s daughter who is living in the United States had brought him from China to get treatment here. But, Mr. L did not respond to the treatment and all the health care professional believed to withdraw life-care support has it would be the best for him. The daughter did not accept the health care team’s decision and suggested for acupuncture treatment, but the physician did not acknowledge for it.