Summary MEDSRG101 Another staff member prepares your patient for transfer to the radiology departm
MEDSRG101 Another staff member prepares your patient for transfer to the radiology departm MEDSRG101 Another staff member prepares your patient for transfer to the radiology department for testing. You find your patient in semi-Fowler™s position in bed, their nasal cannula in place, their telemetry box lying next to them in bed, and an oxygen tank laying at the foot of the bed. What is NOT safe about this situation?Patient Safety in Healthcare SettingsIn the scenario you've described, there are several safety concerns that need to be addressed.1.Telemetry Box: The telemetry box should not be lying next to the patient in bed. It should be properly secured to prevent any potential damage or disconnection.2.Oxygen Tank: The oxygen tank should not be laying at the foot of the bed. It should be securely fastened to a stable object to prevent it from falling and potentially causing injury or damage.Unsafe ElementsThe unsafe elements in this situation are:ï‚·Telemetry Box Placement: The telemetry box should be securely attached to the patient or placed in a secure location where
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medsrg101 another staff member prepares your patie
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their nasal cannula in place
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their telemetry box lying next to them in bed
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and an oxygen tank laying at the foot of the bed