Family Support A patient with a large left frontal lobe infarct experiences symptoms similar to those seen in patients with stroke. These patients require intensive care and support from multidisciplinary teams. Patients also require long-term support from their families and…
Safe Discharge Safe discharge entails discharging patients from the hospital with a plan for continued care after leaving the facility. Measures taken by healthcare providers to ensure a safe discharge include medication reconciliation, discharge planning, patient education, scheduling…
A 72-year-old male with a past medical history for hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic back pain, and diabetes Discharge A patient with an accidental overdose can be discharged if they have been administered naloxone at least 24 hours before discharge.…
Uninsured Head Trauma Uninsured patients often experience huge barriers to a safe discharge, especially if they require post-discharge services. In our current practice, a 27-year-old Hispanic male had been admitted to the medical-surgical unit due to head trauma. However,…
Unsafe Discharge In general, hospitals are required by state and federal legislation to treat patients who are in pain and make sure they are stable before discharging them (Lau et al., 2018). When…
Acetaminophen Overdose The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that acetaminophen overdose can harm the liver. Yet, there is very little difference between an acetaminophen dose that won’t hurt the liver and one that…
Suspected Elder Abuse To guarantee smooth care transitions, nurses play a crucial role in discharge planning by coordinating care and promptly communicating with other parties, such as families and community providers (Patel et al., 2019). However, if a…
Elderly Overdose It is crucial to check that the patient’s medications are clearly labeled and that they are taking them according to instructions before releasing an older person who may have accidentally overdosed. This guarantees a decrease in the…
The NP must present all pertinent medical information and treatment alternatives for the patient to exercise self-determination. Respecting the autonomy principle also promotes truthfulness, integrity, and confidentiality (Atkinson Smith et al., 2020). Beneficence is typically defined in the context of…
Week 16-1: Advanced Directives What types of advanced directives exist? How do advanced directives impact care? What is the role of the AGACNP in filling out advanced directives and overall advanced care planning? An advance directive can be…
