A seventy-two-year-old patient was transferred to a skilled nursing…
Question Answered step-by-step A seventy-two-year-old patient was transferred to a skilled nursing… A seventy-two-year-old patient was transferred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation following hospitalization for surgical placement of a ventriculoperitoneal stent to drain excess fluid from his brain caused by normal pressure hydrocephalus. The records from the skilled nursing facility documented that he was confused, needed maximum assistance with standing or sitting, was unable to balance without moderate to maximum assistance and had difficulty remembering things. Soon after his arrival at the skilled nursing facility he developed a urinary tract infection that required readmission to the hospital. On admission to the hospital the nursing assessment indicated he was a high fall risk. The nursing progress notes revealed at times he was alert and talking and could sit up in bed unassisted. However, the last nursing progress note ninety minutes before his fall indicated he was weak, confused, unable to comprehend information and lacked short term memory. A nursing assistant helped him to the bedside commode. When the patient asked her for some privacy, she simply left him alone sitting on the commode. Minutes later a family visitor found him on the floor. He had apparently slumped forward and fallen off. He sustained a subdural hematoma and soon died. You are the jury: State the Verdict Applying the 7 ethical principles who should be held liable? The hospital, the APRN or the RN?Why is this the right decision using the 7 principles as evidence and rationale for the decision. Health Science Science Nursing NUR 2811 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
