Nursing Intervention: Patient Care, Ethical and Legal Analysis
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This report analyzes a nursing intervention case study involving a 27-year-old female patient, Shelley, admitted to a busy medical ward with left lower lobe pneumonia and an acquired brain injury (ABI). The report focuses on the ethical and legal complexities arising from Shelley's tendency to wander and abscond, along with her anxiety due to her mother's absence. The student nurse reflects on the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships, providing person-centered care, and addressing ethical dilemmas such as informed consent and patient autonomy. The report explores various nursing interventions to prevent absconding behavior, manage aggression, and ensure patient safety while adhering to ethical principles like beneficence and non-maleficence. The discussion includes strategies for communication, multidisciplinary approaches, and the significance of family-centered care. The report also highlights the importance of assessing the patient's mental state, administering medications appropriately, and addressing potential violations of ethical and legal perspectives. The student nurse reflects on the actions taken and considers alternative interventions to provide the best possible care for the patient.
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