***Comment this***Nurses in my specialty, which is nursing informatics, must use the most up to date evidence-based research information. Nursing informatics deals heavily with nursing research and that is why it is so important for them to locate relevant and valid sources of information that can help determine whether or not a practice problem is appropriate for an evidence-based practice change proposal. One source is the Online Journal of Nursing Information, it is a peer-reviewed publication that supports all functional areas of nursing informatics (HIMSS, 2021). Another source is the American Nurses Association which has many different articles, sources, and links of the most current things going on in nursing. From there you can see if a practice problem would be appropriate. Evidence-based research is crucial to all nursing specialties, especially when improving patient outcomes.

ScenarioYou finished new graduate orientation yesterday on a general medical surgical unit, and today you will independently care for two clients. As you receive a report on the second client at 0730, your Preceptor stops by to ask how the first day by yourself is coming along and reminds you to complete the last items on your training list today before the end of the 12-hour shift.Complete the new online training model and quizz on the sliding insulin scaleComplete the orientation evaluation formSign up for one of the four nursing committeesComplete and sign the orientation reflection journalAttend the new employee luncheon from 1-2 pm sponsored by the hospital physiciansClient 1Client 225 year old female 24 hours post-op from a Roux-en-Y gastric bypassBMI of 50History of hypertension and sleep apneaNo complications post-operativePain at 4 am, three on a scale of 10Nasogastric tube to gravityNPO Mother stayed overnight but left early this morning to shower and will return later in the afternoonWaiting on morning labs46 year old male admitted 72 hours prior with severe GERD and difficulty swallowingHistory of alcoholism, hypertensionSmoked two packs per day for 22 yearsEndoscopy for Barrett’s Esophagus was negative on the day of admissionPain at 4 am, two on a scale of 10Due to resume clear liquid diet this morningPotential discharge later today home with familyThe ex-wife has stayed in a room with a client and has been disruptive at times demanding pain medication and food.Waiting on morning labsPhysician orders:Dietary ConsultBariatric Behavioral Therapist Consult0.45% NS intravenous infusion post opMedications:Protonix 40 mg once daily, intravenous infusionSwitch to oral Protonix 40mg day of dischargeIV infusion 0.9% NS 50 ml/hourResume 50mg Lopressor (metoprolol) PO twice daily after rule out Barrett’s Esophagus1-2mg Morphine Sulfate IV PRN q 4-6 hours for pain greater than 6 out of 10TIMEEVENT0800You prioritize the need to assess the 46 year old male first since he has 0900 medications and the physician is rounding and should order discharge today. Assessment and vital signs reveal no concerns, ex-wife not present. A physician writes an order to discharge this client today. The client asks you to return in 30 minutes and go over discharge when ex-wife is present to hear instructions. You administer Lopressor and Protonix.0830You assess the 25 year old post bariatric surgery client. Vital signs and morning labs are within acceptable limits, and client reports pain two on a scale of 10. While assessing for bowel sounds, you notice the nasogastric (NG) tube not secured to the nose, and the client reports the tube partially came out when she blew her nose but she was able to push it back in with no pain. You document NG tube in place and assist the client to the bathroom.0900You return to 46 year old client and review discharge instructions with the client and ex-wife, discontinue the IV infusion, remove the intravenous catheter, and complete discharge summary.0945Transport stops by to take 25 year old client to meet with a support group for bariatric surgery clients — you okay transport.1000Physician stops into see a bariatric client and is upset you let her leave for support group before rounding. You report no concerns, physician reviews chart and writes discharge order for later in the afternoon if no vomiting or pain. The NG tube can be removed at noon by the Nurse Practitioner, and a diet of clear liquids resumed at 6 pm if no vomiting or gastric distention. Call immediately if any vomiting or signs of gastric distention occur.1030You take a break to complete orientation reflection journal, orientation evaluation, and online sliding insulin scale training module and quizz.1130The 25 year old bariatric client returns from the support group, you see her ambulating in the hallway, and you notice the NG tube is missing. The client states the tube fell out of her nose when she stood up to introduce herself. She has no complaints of nausea and no evidence of gastric distention. You document the NG tube was removed accidentally by the client.120046 year old male client calls and expresses frustration at a time to discharge. He wants to be home by 3 pm for his son’s birthday party. You call transport who assures you and the client they will arrive before 1 pm to discharge the client.1215Morning documentation complete, all orders are in the system, and both clients are stable. You are amazed at how smooth the first day is going. You head to the new employee luncheon with your Preceptor.1330You return from lunch and find the 46 year old client discharged, and you must prepare for a new admit from the emergency room with rule out pancreatitis. You feel apprehension since this will be your first admit, so you reach out to your Preceptor to review policy and procedure for new admissions.1345While working with your Preceptor, the Certified Nursing Assistant stops by and reports the 25 year old client refused an afternoon visit from a member of the bariatric support group, complaining of fatigue. Her noon vital signs were blood pressure 90/40, heart rate 112, and respiratory rate 28. Your Preceptor assures you these vital signs, and fatigue often occurs with this type of client. She susgest, the client is probably depressed, ready to go home, and suggests to let her rest for the afternoon.1415The new admit from the emergency department arrives with two pages of physician orders and a communication challenge since he speaks and understands only Spanish. He has pain in the abdomen and begins vomiting. Seeing you are now very busy, the Preceptor offers to “look in” on your 25 year old client and will take care of any concerns. Also, she will order a translator to assist with the new admit, while you focus on taking care of the physician orders.1730Finally, all orders for the new admit are in the system; pain decreased, no further vomiting, and he is resting comfortably. While waiting for lab results, you decide to check on the 25 year old client.1745On the way to the client’s room, the Nurse Manager stops and asks you to take a moment to fill out a volunteer form for one of the four nursing committees on the Unit.1815You return to the 25 year old client’s room and find her unresponsive, pale, with no heart beat or respirations. The abdomen is distended and hard. Attempts are made for resuscitation but are not successful. The client is deceased.1900You prepare to leave to go home. The Nurse Manger stops you and asks to debrief the situation. After reviewing the chart and discussing the situation, she is concerned and sees errors in your judgement and actions. She is sure the client’s death will be a sentinel event and warrant a review by the Internal Review Board.InstructionsundefinedTo prepare for debriefing with the Internal Review Board, the Nurse Manager asks you to submit an internal memo with your analysis and perceptions of the events that occurred, including:undefined Description of the errors that occurred undefined Support choices with rationales. Description of why the errors occurred undefined Support choices with rationales undefinedAll rationales must be strongly stated, relevant and contained knowledge synthesized from the humanities, physical, and social sciences.undefined Strategies for appropriate actions to avoid errors identified undefined Support strategies with rationales, nursing theory and evidence from the literature. undefinedAll rationales must be strongly stated, relevant, and contained supporting evidence.undefinedAll rationales must be relevant and strongly stated including support from nursing theory and credible evidence from the literature.undefined Ideas stated with professional language and attribution for credible sources within 5 years, with correct APA citation, spelling, and grammar undefinedSuggested Sourceundefinedhttps://ncsbn.org/AssessingHigherorderCognitiveConstructs_2016.pdfundefinedhttps://www.ncsbn.org/14798.htm