Author Question: During a staff meeting, the unit manager discusses changing the way change-of-shift report is given, ... (Read 39 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

During a staff meeting, the unit manager discusses changing the way change-of-shift report is given, and asks for opinions about written report. One of the nurses correctly says written report works best in what situation?

1. Long-term care facilities
2. Day treatment centers
3. Intermediate care units
4. Specialty areas

Question 2

The nurse working in the Emergency Department admits a woman who states she has been raped. The nurse's priority of care includes:

1. Assist the woman to bathe to remove the dirty feeling she reports.
2. Have the woman tested for blood alcohol level.
3. Provide emotional support.
4. Ask the woman to explain exactly what happened.

braelync · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Long-term care is the best situation for the use of written reports because client needs do not change as quickly as those in acute care facilities.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The nurse's priority of care is providing emotional support and helping to collect data. Bathing would destroy physical evidence, and should be avoided until after the physical examination is conducted by the provider. The physician will determine if a blood alcohol level is needed, which is unlikely. Asking the woman to explain what happened is inappropriate, and she will be questioned by the police. The nurse should supply emotional support and listen to the client without confrontation.