Question

The nurse is providing care to a patient whose family has previously brought suit against another hospital and two physicians. How should the nurse provide care to this patient?
(Select all that apply.)

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

	a.	Assign the patient to a different nurse each day so that no one nurse has to work under this stress.
	b.	Review standards of care that pertain to this patient before providing care.
	c.	Spend as little time as possible interacting with the patient and family so that there will be less chance of saying the wrong thing or performing in an incompetent manner.
	d.	Provide care in a compassionate, competent manner.
	e.	Keep the patient well informed by explaining all interventions before and during their completion.

Answer 1

The role of nurse in caring of a patient is very sensitive in these types of scenario the following way has to be a must in the care like

• A nurse can review standard of care pertaining to any patients related to disease condition before providing care
• The care should be competent and compassionate to develop trust and good rapport
• Explaining the procedure before and after it helps to develop a confidence and patient approval and willingness in the care provided.