Patient-centered care

 

 

 

A mother comes to the pediatric clinic for a health maintenance visit for her children: an 18-month-old daughter, a 2 1/2-year-old daughter, and 4-year-old son. The small family appears clean but the clothes appear well-worn. The mother appears nervous and apologizes about their appearance, explaining things have been tough since she lost her job and they were evicted from their apartment.

What are some immediate concerns the nurse should be aware of?
How can the nurse best help this family?
The mother is concerned her toddler is regressing since their situation changed. What patient-centered care can the nurse suggest to help this

 

 

 

Practice that influence safe, quality, patient-centered care

 

 

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

What factors do you see in practice that influence safe, quality, patient-centered care?
Have those factors shifted or changed as your role as an RN has progressed or changed?
Do you think the factors will continue to change?
What factors do you see affecting safe, quality, patient-centered care in 10 years?