This essay will be based on a case study that focuses on a registered nurse and the care that was given to one of her patients which will include patterns of knowing and bioethical principles, which should have informed the nurse about the possible actions she could have chosen for a possibly better outcome for the patient. Four elements of negligence that must be met in order for the nurse to be considered legally negligent. Along with the (NMBA) nursing and midwifery board of Australia 's codes and guidelines that the nurse should have been aware of, that would have guided her to make more beneficial decisions.
The scenario was about a 47-year-old male, Jason, who was transferred post knee replacement surgery from the operating theatre …show more content…
As the registered nurse was speaking to the patient she should have acknowledged his concern and been empathetic, however, she should have explained to him about the significance of the anti-embolism compression stockings along with the possible repercussions if he was to not going to continue to wear them. If he was still concerned, she should have then thought about some possible interventions which would have hidden the anti-embolism compression stockings from his friends. If the patient still did not comply, she should have then consulted with another practitioner that could have possibly changed the patient 's mind or come up with a different solution. As the code of professional conduct outlines, nurses are required to practice in a safe and competent manner. Provide impartial, honest and accurate information in relation to health care and their products along with supporting the patients health and well being allowing them to make informed decisions.(p.1)
Personal knowledge is personal experience, self-awareness, understanding and reflection along with therapeutic relationships. The nurse would have definitely had personal experience with the anti-embolism compression stockings not only by working within a surgical ward but throughout her multiple years of studies. She should have also developed an effective therapeutic relationship with her patient which …show more content…
The registered nurse would have definitely known about the life-threatening complications that could occur if the patient did not wear the anti-embolism compression stockings and should have known that the right thing to do in that situation would have been too thoroughly explain to the patient the importance of the anti-embolism compression stockings and the possible complications that could occur or think of possible interventions that could have hidden them whilst his friends were visiting. If the patient still did not comply, she should have then consulted with another practitioner that could have possibly changed the patient 's mind or come up with a different
The scenario was about a 47-year-old male, Jason, who was transferred post knee replacement surgery from the operating theatre …show more content…
As the registered nurse was speaking to the patient she should have acknowledged his concern and been empathetic, however, she should have explained to him about the significance of the anti-embolism compression stockings along with the possible repercussions if he was to not going to continue to wear them. If he was still concerned, she should have then thought about some possible interventions which would have hidden the anti-embolism compression stockings from his friends. If the patient still did not comply, she should have then consulted with another practitioner that could have possibly changed the patient 's mind or come up with a different solution. As the code of professional conduct outlines, nurses are required to practice in a safe and competent manner. Provide impartial, honest and accurate information in relation to health care and their products along with supporting the patients health and well being allowing them to make informed decisions.(p.1)
Personal knowledge is personal experience, self-awareness, understanding and reflection along with therapeutic relationships. The nurse would have definitely had personal experience with the anti-embolism compression stockings not only by working within a surgical ward but throughout her multiple years of studies. She should have also developed an effective therapeutic relationship with her patient which …show more content…
The registered nurse would have definitely known about the life-threatening complications that could occur if the patient did not wear the anti-embolism compression stockings and should have known that the right thing to do in that situation would have been too thoroughly explain to the patient the importance of the anti-embolism compression stockings and the possible complications that could occur or think of possible interventions that could have hidden them whilst his friends were visiting. If the patient still did not comply, she should have then consulted with another practitioner that could have possibly changed the patient 's mind or come up with a different