Were there any negative consequences for the team or the patient? If there were, what were they and how were they dealt with?
Reflect on a recent communication interaction you have had with another member of the perioperative team (i.e. anaesthetist, surgeon, technician, radiographer, nurse) where you perceived the goals of the exchange were not achieved.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Possible procedural delay; workarounds doubling up on workload. Sought clarification and/or confirmation of information; used closed loop communication, active listening, first names.
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A wrong or injury that a person suffers because of someone else's action, either intentional or unintentional, is a:
a. negligence. c. private law. b. tort. d. breach.
A nurse is putting research into practice. What is the first step that should be considered in the process?
A) Framing an answerable clinical question B) Searching for relevant research evidence C) Appraising and synthesizing the evidence D) Integrating evidence with other factors
A client diagnosed with a kidney disorder is scheduled for a diagnostic test that uses a contrast agent. Which of the following can be done to protect this client's kidney functioning?
1. Restrict fluids. 2. Administer acetylcysteine as prescribed. 3. Provide 0.9% normal saline through an intravenous access device. 4. Maintain bed rest.