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Case summary:
Person X worked in the emergency department of a reputed hospital. The hospital had a good relationship with the patients but one incident made the life of the patient at risk.
An 8 year old child patient called Person E came with a right forearm fracture. The ED protocol states that a person must always be there with the child to take care because of diazepam sedation. The assisted doctor was working for more than 14 hours, hence, he asked the nurse to do the procedures. The nurse was a fresh graduate and is not comfortable in giving drugs and also, she does not wish to disturb the doctor.
However, she went and gave the dose against the protocol. The action of the nurse undermined the safety of the patient and this led to the act of negligence by both the doctor and the nurse.
Characters in the case:
- Person E: The patient
- Person X: The employee of the hospital
- Doctor
- Nurse
To discuss:
The priority involved in Person E’s care that is related to the health, well-being, and safety.
Case summary:
Person X worked in the emergency department of a reputed hospital. The hospital had a good relationship with the patients but one incident made the life of the patient at risk.
An 8 year old child patient called Person E came with a right forearm fracture. The ED protocol states that a person must always be there with the child to take care because of diazepam sedation. The assisted doctor was working for more than 14 hours, hence, he asked the nurse to do the procedures. The nurse was a fresh graduate and is not comfortable in giving drugs and also, she does not wish to disturb the doctor.
However, she went and gave the dose against the protocol. The action of the nurse undermined the safety of the patient and this led to the act of negligence by both the doctor and the nurse.
Characters in the case:
- Person E: The patient
- Person X: The employee of the hospital
- Doctor
- Nurse
To discuss:
The evidence in the nursing literature supports practicing as directed by the protocol.
Case summary:
Person X worked in the emergency department of a reputed hospital. The hospital had a good relationship with the patients but one incident made the life of the patient at risk.
An 8 year old child patient called Person E came with a right forearm fracture. The ED protocol states that a person must always be there with the child to take care because of diazepam sedation. The assisted doctor was working for more than 14 hours, hence, he asked the nurse to do the procedures. The nurse was a fresh graduate and is not comfortable in giving drugs and also, she does not wish to disturb the doctor.
However, she went and gave the dose against the protocol. The action of the nurse undermined the safety of the patient and this led to the act of negligence by both the doctor and the nurse.
Characters in the case:
- Person E: The patient
- Person X: The employee of the hospital
- Doctor
- Nurse
To discuss:
The indication to the nurses to respond to the given situation by safety literature.
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