A. Discuss how an understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators could assist the nurses in this case in identifying issues that may interfere with patient care.

Nursing-sensitive indicators reflect elements of patient care that are directly affected by nursing practice, specifically three aspects of nursing care which include: structure, process, and outcomes. Structural indicators include the supply of nursing staff, the skill level of nursing staff, and the education and certification levels of nursing staff. Process indicators measure methods of patient assessment and nursing interventions. Nursing job satisfaction is also considered a process indicator. Outcome indicators reflect patient outcomes that are determined to be nursing-sensitive because they depend on the quantity or quality of nursing care. These include things like pressure ulcers and falls.

When understanding the above, this could greatly assist the nurses in the case of Mr. J in identifying issues that may interfere with patient care in a number of ways. In the first sentence of the scenario, it states that Mr. J is a retired rabbi, with that statement we are informed of Mr. J’s religious beliefs and background of Jewish faith. Structural indicators, specifically the education level of the nursing staff would benefit the certain beliefs and customs members of the Jewish community follow. Having a high level of education would aide in the nurses quality of care. Process indicators would also be of assistance when keeping in mind Mr. J’s religious preference. Certain things the nurse should be aware of and should verify with the patient would be the requirement of a kosher diet, the preferences of patient care and to not touch the patient of opposite sex unless medically necessary, and if they would like all electrical appliances removed from the room during Shabbat unless again, it is