Question

You got information from the admitting office that Mr John 45 years old client with complaints of fever and headache wants to get admitted to your unit for observation and treatment. Answer the following questions.

1.Describe your role as an enrolled nurse in admitting Mr John to your unit (in 30-40 words).

2.Enlist twelve(12) pieces of information that you would document in his admission database.

3. What is the role of doctors in care of above client?

4. What is the role of the pharmacist in care of client from admission to discharge?

5.Discharge planning should commence once the client has admitted. Describe the discharge planning process of Mr John (in 30-40 words).

6. Briefly describe the discharge details to be recorded in the client's discharge summary. (in 30-40 words).

Answer 1

1). The duties of admitting nurse include the following:

1. Fill the forms such as the details of patient information, patient identification, personal insurance, and health history
2. Take the vital signs such as blood pressure, the rate of respiration, temperature, and other related health data
3. The admission nurse confirm the patient’s complaint, pain levels, and physician’s order
4. The admission nurse have to answer the patient’s questions and take necessary measures to initiate the treatment