HESI Case Study- Management of an Oncology Unit Ms. Young Verified Solutions

HESI Case Study- Management of an Oncology Unit Ms. Young Verified Solutions Ms. Young asks the nurse about the lab data and the nurse responds by saying "i'm not sure. I Don't know what happened to the lab reports this morning." How should Ms. Young respond? I need you to find the reports as quickly as possible. (This is an assertive, non-judgemental response that places the responsibility back on the nurse accountable for the report) One of the clients has a hemoglobin level of 6.0 g/dl since the last time labs were drawn the previous day. Which action should the charge nurse implement in response to this information? Contact the healthcare provider immediately to report the lab test results verbally. (lab results are critical values that should be reported immediately. The information should be confirmed by the HCP by repeating the information back to the nurse. Brainpower Read More What is the best response by the charge nurse? You may obtain data from the charts until the staff nurse assigned to your client has time to give report. (To ensure the provision of safe care, the students need a current report on the assigned clients. However, the students need to understand that other priorities may take precedence over the provision of the report.) A PN may be assigned to care for a client with which nursing diagnosis? Disturbed body image related to alopecia (this client needs emotional support, which can be provided by a PN) Which of the clients is experiencing pain management problems is the most appropriate assignment for the PN? Complaining of constipation after opioid analgesics for 1 week. Guidelines for Assigning Client Care Determine the amount of nursing care time required and the complexity of the activities allocated. Identify who, of the available staff, is best qualified to provide the client's care, considering attitudes, skills, demeanor, and efficiency. Consider each staff member as an individual with a unique combination of needs, skills, and talents. Strive to maximize continuity of care and reduce fragmentation. Combine assignments to increase efficiency; consider treatment schedules and geographic location of clients. Describe the assignment in measurable terms; be specific about expected results. Designate one person or an absolute minimum number of staff to be responsible for each client's care. Plan to provide additional help, direction, or instruction as necessary to match the needs of individual staff members. Communicate assignments clearly, preferably in writing. Follow-up frequently during the shift to check