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Assignment:

Part of the RN''s responsibility is overseeing the LPN as well as monitoring new RN's and student nurses. As a nurse, you need to be able to identify safety concerns as well as use the appropriate technique when performing tasks. Being confident in performing skill is only half of the competency. The other half is being competent in the reasoning for the skill being performed the way it needs to be performed so you can be confident in stopping a procedure if you see something wrong. Alone, skills are not high-level learning activities, but reflection can be used to strengthen the application process and enhance the critical thinking associated with skill performance.  Now that you have completed skills labs on urinary elimination, answer the following discussion prompts:

1. Why is sterile technique the appropriate procedure when inserting a catheter if the perineal area is considered dirty?

2. What is a nurse-led initiative that helps to minimize the risk of a urinary tract infection in those with a catheter and how does that initiative help minimize the risk for infection?

Recall a patient with whom you interacted who demonstrated a pain response that seemed to be predominantly culturally based, spiritually based, or influenced by developmental level. Reflect on the reactions of other healthcare workers when the behavioral response to pain is atypical. Share what was meaningful and impacted you and your practice.

Instruction:

Post fully addresses all components of the discussion assignment.

Accurate interpretation of all content results in clear expression of information. Applies all content to provide safe, quality nursing care. Supports content of post by primary use of paraphrasing. (Paraphrasing demonstrates an ability to understand, evaluate, and apply concepts related to safe, quality nursing care.)

Resource(s) is/are from current course materials and/or related professional resource