Question

I need 5 examples of autonomy in nursing.

Answer 1

Autonomy means taking once own decision.In nursing profession autonomy refers to independent decision making by recognizing the uniqueness of each patient and respecting patients rights .

Examples in daily nursing practice.

1. Repositioning a patient when the patient complains of discomfort and back pain. Here, the decision to change the position of patient is an autonomus action by the nurse. The nurse have the authority to provide comfort by changing the position of the patient

2.A home care nurse can prescribe a wound care for a patient with an infected wound. Here , the nurse can take her decision independently and she has the right to do it.

3.Providing heath education regarding importance of balanced diet and exercise for a patient presented with life style diseases is an autonomus action by a nurse.

4.Checking vitals signs for a patient complaining of dizziness and shortness of breath . Here, the nurse has complete freedom to check the vital signs of patient to get a baseline data about the patient condition.

5. A nurse observes phlebitis and extravasation on an IV injection site and removes the IV line and provide appropriate care to the infiltrated area to reduce pain. it is an autonomus practice in nursing as she has the right to do it in professional scope.