An OB registered nurse is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor. The client has requested an epidural, which the anesthesiologist is about to perform. The anesthesiologist is having difficulty in accessing the epidural space
The anesthesiologist states, ?You are too obese and that is why I?m having trouble.? The client is offended and the nurse determines a critical incident form must be completed. Which of the following would be appropriate to document on the form? 1. The anesthesiologist was rude to the client.
2. The anesthesiologist was rude and incompetent when caring for the client.
3. The client is obese, and epidural catheter placement was attempted but unsuccessful due to the client?s
size.
4. Dr. ________ attempted to place an epidural catheter on this client and stated, ?You are too obese and that
is why I?m having trouble.?
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Explanation: 1. The critical incident form must communicate the event with accuracy and without judgment.
Documentation should include the facts and the sequence of events.
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