Linda Kalle, SN, Stratford.
NSG 480, Problem Solving Scenario
05/06/2015
Scenario #1: The nurse prepares medication for one of the patients in Room 102. After administering the medication the nurse realizes the meds were given to the wrong patient. The nurse immediately reports the incident to the physician. Following this action, the nurse returns to the patient's room and informs and assesses the patient. The nurse completes an occurrence report and continues to monitor the patient for adverse reactions.
1. What problem-solving method was used?
Response: The nurse used the “Do it Yourself” technique/method in resolving this problem. After identifying the medication error (which is the problem), she carried out interventions to try and resolve the problem by herself. She returned and explained the issue to the patient and performed continuous monitoring for adverse reactions.
2. What other problem-solving methods could have been included?
Response: Combined knowledge method could have been done. The nurse could have collaborated and consulted with another nurse with more experience in such problems. …show more content…
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