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Who obtains the informed consent
Provider
Who witnesses informed consent
Nurse
To give informed consent the client
Give voluntarily, competent, legal age or emancipated minor
Regarding informed consent the if
Notify the provider if the client has more questions or doesn't understand any of the
information and the provider is then responsible for giving clarification
assault
threat or attempt to injure
battery
Intentional and wrongful physical contact with a patient that involves an injury or
offensive contact
discharge planning always begins upon
admission
the admission process for nurses
introduce self, identify your role (RN), introduce the client to his roommate if he has one,
provide hospital attire, provide any brochures or informational material, document the
clients advanced directive status (DNR, full code, partial code)
clients and families are important part of discharge planning
optimal results (transportation, interventions)
on the day and time of transfer
confirm that the unit is expecting the client and if be sure there is a room/bed available
What tool is used for transfers and discharge and change of shift
sbar
high fowlers
60-90 degress, used for eating and patients who have aspiration issues
fowlers
45-60 degrees, useful during ng tube insertion and suctioning, allows for better chest
expansion and ventilation and better drainage after abdominal surgeries
semi fowlers (typically 30 degrees)
15-45, used for regurgitation of enteral feedings, prevents aspiration with clients who
have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
parenteral nutrition
nourishment provided via IV therapy
enteral nutrition
nutritional formula feedings infused through a tube directly into the gastrointestinal tract
what position relieves severe dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
high fowlers