Recent experience with orthopedic patients

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This evening when you report to your ICU unit, the charge nurse tells you that you have to float to the orthopedic unit. You have not had any recent experience with orthopedic patients. When you arrive at the orthopedic unit, the charge nurse gives you an assignment that includes patients who have a special knee brace and patients that require special mobility devices that you have never used for getting out of bed. When you talk to the charge nurse, she tells you that the patients can explain it all to you.

Describe the problem or dilemma you are presented with in this case vignette. What is the best action for you to take in this situation to ensure quality and safety in patient care that is in accordance with professional practice as well as ethical standards? How can legal standards support the nurse in this dilemma (Chapter N 6: Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses)? Provide support for your answers using the required learning resources.

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