The second-year nursing student is in her clinical rotation on a medical-surgical unit. What is the most appropriate strategy that the student can use to assist her in organizing and prioritizing patient care for the day?
a. Ask the nurse what tasks need to be completed for the day
b. Make a time-sequenced "to do" list for her activities for the day
c. Ask the instructor what needs to be completed for the day
d. Ask the patient what needs to be completed for the day
B
Because a nurse will be providing care for more than one patient on each shift, it is important to make a time-sequenced work plan or work sheet to prioritize patient care for the day. Many institutions have forms that can be used or one may need to write his/her own list of "things to do" in the order of need of completion. This is the best strategy this student can use. Asking the nurse or instructor will not assist the student in developing her own strategy for the future or in staying organized throughout the day. The patient is not a reliable source as not every patient is aware of what needs to be "completed" for the day.
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