The nurse learns that a patient cannot afford a prescribed medication and enlists the assistance of the social worker and an outside agency to provide medications at a lower cost. Which QSEN competency do the nurse's actions best demonstrate?
a. Collaboration and teamwork
b. Evidence-based practice
c. Patient-centered care
d. Quality improvement
Question 2
A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has repeated hospitalizations for episodes of hyperglycemia related to poor control. The parents tell the nurse that they can't keep track of everything that has to be done to care for their child.
The nurse reviews medications, diet, and symptom management with the parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use. This is an example of the principles outlined in
a. Guiding Principles of Patient Engagement.
b. National Alliance for Quality Care.
c. Nursing Process.
d. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses.
Entry level nurse competencies
Patient learns to not be afraid
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Reputable Websites for Patient Education Cont.
Withdrawing Medication from an Ampule
Physiological Factors Affecting Medication Responses in Older Adults