Chapter 42, Problem 3RP

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The influence that made the neurosurgeon to refuse the withdrawal of life-sustaining from the patient.

Case summary:

Ms. A is a 49-year-old female patient who is an attorney and recently suffered from a major cerebral hemorrhage. As a lawyer, she had an advanced directive prepared that states that she should not give life-support when she is in comatose. According to the physicians and nurses, there is no sign of improvement in the patient. On the contrary, one neurosurgeon suggests that there are some signs of improvement in the patient. The patient’s family arrives and has a two-point of discussion.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The response of the nurse to the neurosurgeon.

Case summary:

Ms. A is a 49-year-old female patient who is an attorney and recently suffered from a major cerebral hemorrhage. As a lawyer, she had an advanced directive prepared that states that she should not give life-support when she is in comatose. According to the physicians and nurses, there is no sign of improvement in the patient. On the contrary, one neurosurgeon suggests that there are some signs of improvement in the patient. The patient’s family arrives and has a two-point of discussion.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

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

Case summary:

Ms. A is a 49-year-old female patient who is an attorney and recently suffered from a major cerebral hemorrhage. As a lawyer, she had an advanced directive prepared that states that she should not give life-support when she is in comatose. According to the physicians and nurses, there is no sign of improvement in the patient. On the contrary, one neurosurgeon suggests that there are some signs of improvement in the patient. The patient’s family arrives and has a two-point of discussion.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The stages of grief in the neurosurgeon, the student nurse, and the social worker.

Case summary:

Ms. A is a 49-year-old female patient who is an attorney and recently suffered from a major cerebral hemorrhage. As a lawyer, she had an advanced directive prepared that states that she should not give life-support when she is in comatose. According to the physicians and nurses, there is no sign of improvement in the patient. On the contrary, one neurosurgeon suggests that there are some signs of improvement in the patient. The patient’s family arrives and has a two-point of discussion.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The communication interpersonal skills needed by the nurse to ensure to function as a member of patient-care team.

Case summary:

Ms. A is a 49-year-old female patient who is an attorney and recently suffered from a major cerebral hemorrhage. As a lawyer, she had an advanced directive prepared that states that she should not give life-support when she is in comatose. According to the physicians and nurses, there is no sign of improvement in the patient. On the contrary, one neurosurgeon suggests that there are some signs of improvement in the patient. The patient’s family arrives and has a two-point of discussion.

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The quality care given to patient looks like.

Case summary:

Ms. A is a 49-year-old female patient who is an attorney and recently suffered from a major cerebral hemorrhage. As a lawyer, she had an advanced directive prepared that states that she should not give life-support when she is in comatose. According to the physicians and nurses, there is no sign of improvement in the patient. On the contrary, one neurosurgeon suggests that there are some signs of improvement in the patient. The patient’s family arrives and has a two-point of discussion.