At work in the medical-surgical post-operative unit and frustrated with the flow of client information before discharge

At work in the medical-surgical post-operative unit and frustrated with the flow of client information before discharge, you state, “I wish I did not have to wait for a physician to call to get discharge orders for a patient. Often, the client has to sit in the unit all day waiting to go home until … Read more

While walking through the post-operative care unit during night shift rounds, the nurse noticed a patient lying in bed who appeared unwell with shall

Discussion Topic CASE SCENARIO   While walking through the post-operative care unit during night shift rounds, the nurse noticed a patient lying in bed who appeared unwell with shallow ‘disorganized’ breathing. On closer examination, the gentleman appeared cold and clammy with a grey pallor and a blue cyanotic tinge to his lips. The nurse attempted to … Read more