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The document describes 3 situations that a nurse may encounter: a patient concerned about her husband while in the hospital, a new mother struggling with visitors while caring for her newborn, and a mother in the grocery store not properly supervising her children. It explains that nurses are constantly observing situations and collecting information to make judgments, both in medical settings and in everyday life.

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Introduction HA

The document describes 3 situations that a nurse may encounter: a patient concerned about her husband while in the hospital, a new mother struggling with visitors while caring for her newborn, and a mother in the grocery store not properly supervising her children. It explains that nurses are constantly observing situations and collecting information to make judgments, both in medical settings and in everyday life.

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INTRODUCTION

Picture yourself in the following


situations.
Situation 1
You walk into Mrs. Smith’s room for the
first time. She is sitting on the edge of the
bed crying and has not changed into a
hospital gown. You introduced yourself
and say, “You seem very upset.” Mrs.
Smith tells you that she is concerned about
her husband being left at home alone while
she is in the hospital for colon surgery.
Situation 2
You make a follow – up visit to a new
mother, Rebecca Brown, and her 3-day-old
son. You arrive at the address provided to
you and find Mrs. Brown and newborn
living in a worn-down trailer. She appears
very tired. When asked about this, she says
that she has been unable to rest because of
several visitors.
Situation 2 cont.
“I don’t mind the attention, but I’m sort of
worried that my baby is gonna get sick
because a lot of people that have been
coming over are sick with colds.” Mrs.
Brown also tells you that she has had
trouble breastfeeding. You see the newborn
in a crib and noticed that his breathing is
labored.
Situation 3
While shopping in a grocery store, you
notice a mother with three young children.
The youngest, a boy, is in the grocery cart
attempting to climb from the cart to the
checkout counter. The child does not have
on a safety belt; there is none available on
the cart. The mother is gathering her
coupons together and has her back to the
boy to scold her two girls who are fighting
with each other.
As a professional nurse, you will
constantly observe situations and collect
information to make nursing judgments.

This occurs no matter what the setting:


hospital, clinic, home, community, or long
–term care.
You conduct many informal assessments
everyday.
When you get up in the morning, you
check the weather and to determine what
would be the most appropriate clothing to
wear.
You assess whether you are hungry. Do
you need a light or heavy breakfast?
When will you be able to eat next?
You may even assess the physical
condition of your skin. Do you need
moisturizing lotion?

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