Question

You have implemented an inter-professional plan for Joe to remain in his home with his family maintaining a rotating caregiver role. During a home visit you notice bruises on Joe’s face and arms in varying degrees of healing. Joe also is unshaven and smells of urine. When you question the family member caring for Joe that day, they state that Joe has had a ‘rough week’ and is doing fine.

What next step should you take and why? Who should be contacted? What legal responsibility do you have as a RN in this situation?

Answer 1

Ans - A nurse has the legal responsibility to be the advocate for the patient in all health care instances, including emergencies. The nurse will be the liaison between the physician and the patient. The nurse has the legal duty to monitor the patient and watch for any abnormalities or complications that may occur.

Nurses have the right to freely and openly advocate for themselves and their patients, without fear of retribution. Nurses have the right to fair compensation for their work, consistent with their knowledge, experience and professional responsibilities.

1) Know your state nurse practice act and its rules and review them on a regular basis. 2) Stay informed by attending board of nursing meetings. 3) Purchase and maintain your own professional liability insurance policy. 4) Remain clinically current in your chosen specialty.

When disaster strikes, nurses are needed Registered nurses have consistently shown to be reliable responders, and their compassionate nature typically compels them to respond to those in need, even when it puts their own safety or well-being at risk.

Patients Rights

• Right to Appropriate Medical Care and Humane Treatment.
• Right to Informed Consent.
• Right to Privacy and Confidentiality.
• Right to Information.
• The Right to Choose Health Care Provider and Facility.
• Right to Self-Determination.
• Right to Religious Belief.
• Right to Medical Records.

Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients

1. Remain Calm. When dealing with trying patients, the best approach is to remain calm.
2. Engage in Conversation. Try to draw out the patient's feelings by engaging in conversation.
3. Be Empathetic.
4. Avoid Arguing.
5. Set Boundaries.
6. Shake it Off.

Role of the Nurse in Disasters - The fundamental attributes of the nursing practice are to provide care to the injured or ill, assist individuals and families to deal with physical and emotional issues and work to improve health and well-being within the community.

Be responsible for their own health. Maximize healthy habits such as exercising, not smoking, and eating a healthy diet. Prevent the spread of their disease. Work with healthcare providers to make healthcare decisions and carry out upon treatment plans.

Patient's Responsibilities

• Providing information.
• Asking questions.
• Following instructions.
• Accepting results.
• Following facility rules and regulations.
• Showing respect and thoughtfulness.
• Meeting financial commitments.

Workers must: take reasonable care for their own health and safety. take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who may affected by their acts or omissions. cooperate with anything the employer does to comply with OHS requirements.Rights are freedoms we have that are protected by our laws , while responsibilities are duties or things that we should do. In order to be good citizens, or members of a community, we must understand our rights and responsibilities.

Bothindividuals in a relationship should have the same rights and responsibilities: The responsibility to listen to your partner. The responsibility to respect. The responsibility to think about your own well-being.

A strong and healthy relationship is built on the three C's: Communication, Compromise and Commitment. Think about how to use communication to make your partner feel needed, desired and appreciated.