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Can a Nurse practitioner order an mri for her patient?
Ys, nurse practitioners can order MRIs when clinically indicated.
What is a doctors standing order?
A standing order is an order from a physician, usually for multiple items, that is entered and does not require any further communication from a nurse to the physician. For example, a physician may order immunizations as a standing order. When a patient is admitted to the hospital, those standing orders apply and a patient may receive the order without the nurse calling for a specific order on the patient.
Can a person commit a single act which is both tortious and criminal?
As one example, a professional Registered Nurse can be found guilty of a tort and also a criminal offense if he unlawfully restrains a patient without a written physician's order or if a nurse slaps a patient.
Can a nurse give Ibuprofen 800mg and Tylenol1000mg together without a Dr's order?
If this is a hospital setting in the US or the western world, then no, a nurse cannot administer any drugs without a active doctor's orders or without consulting with the doctor. Sometimes if the order is in the "PRN" or as needed section of the chart, the nurse may administer the drug if the patient requests it or is in pain (or whatever the patient is being treated for with those drugs).
Give an example of battery in the medical field?
Battery in the medical field can be as simple as a nurse or nursing assistant continuing to perform physical care after a patient has demanded not to be touched. Often, this form of legal tort is difficult to grasp and can be difficult to apply in real life situations. For example, (a rhetorical question), can a patient claim a tort of battery if the patient fell but the patient screams to the nurse, "Don't touch me!" Typically, patient safety comes first. The nurse or staff still has the obligation to move the patient to a secure location (bed) and to assess for injury. But, let's say this patient had a problem earlier with Nurse X and demands that nurse not touch him. If Nurse X finds him on the floor, it may be excellent for Nurse X to get other Staff to assist moving the patient to bed, rather than being by herself and risking a tort of battery. One of the most common examples of a tort of battery is to apply restraints when the patient has no order for restraints. Sometimes, facilities have standing orders that restraints can be used as long as the physician order is obtained within a very short time, 15-30 minutes. Check with a nursing supervisor about your facilities' policies and protocols.
What is a nurses role in establishing home care?
The nurse provides instruction to the patient and caregiver(s) regarding the patient's particular disease(s) or condition(s) in order to help the patient achieve an agreed-upon level of independence.
What kind of systems are effective in a call system?
In order for a call system to be effective it must require the nurse to physically go where the device is to reset it. Otherwise there is no guarantee that the nurse actually visits the patient in need of assistance.
May a DNR order by a doctor be given over the telephone and nurse carry out the such order?
Before a DNR can be implemented the DNR document as required by the laws of the state in which the person is residing must be in place. If there is a standing Do Not Rescitutate order a nurse can take the action on behalf of the attending physician.
Can you give me a sentence using the word appropriately?
"In order to succeed in a job interview, you must dress appropriately."
Primary Care/ Office Nurse?
A Primary Care/ Office Nurse works in the office of a Family Practitioner. They provide basic primary care to patients of all ages including newborn to elderly. When a person visits their regular Physician’s office, they will be assigned one of the Primary Care/ Office Nurses that are on duty. A Primary Care/ Office nurse generally works normal business hours. Most Doctor’s offices are open from 8 to 5, and this is the time that the Office Nurse will work as well. The Office Nurse is in charge of office duties including keeping charts of their patients organized. They assist in normal everyday operations to keep the office running smoothly. In order for a person to be a Primary Care/ Office Nurse, they must know a wide variety of clinical skills. When a patient comes in for their regular appointment, the Office Nurse will weight them, and then take them back to an examination room. Then the Primary Care Nurse will check vital signs including the patient’s temperature, blood pressure, eyes, and ears. The Primary Care/ Office Nurse is responsible for recording all of this information onto the patient’s chart. Next, the Primary Care Nurse will ask the patient what their complaint is and the reason for their visit today. He or she will write down the patient’s complaint in order to prepare the chart for the Physician. After the Physician examines the patient, the Primary Care Nurse will come back into the room and explain care procedures to the patient. If blood needs to be drawn or shots given, the Primary Care / Office Nurse may be responsible for these duties as well. Some patients require special treatments such breathing treatments that the Primary Care Nurse will aid the patient with. If a surgical procedure is performed in the office, the Primary Care Nurse will assist with this as well. Furthermore, the Primary Care / Office Nurse will explain home care treatment and assist with any questions or concerns that the patient may have. After a patient’s visit is over, the Primary Care Nurse will record the information from the visit onto the patients file, and then prepare for the next patient. A Primary Care / Office Nurse is a professional and rewarding career.
Can a nurse give a written restraint order?
A nurse CANNOT "order" ANY thing. A nurse can take a verbal order, written order, or follow standing orders. Nurses do NOT "order" restraints.
What kinda of schools can you go to be a clinical nurse specialist?
Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care and expert consultations in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health. (US Occupational Handbook)You would need to have a bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited university in order to become a registered nurse.
