RNCC 501 Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

Critical Care Nurses promote collaborative practice in which the contribution of patient, family and each interprofessional team member is solicited acknowledged and valued. Your submission will incorporate the requirements below to demonstrate effective management of the critically ill patient afflicted by Shock:

 

1. Provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of shock including the stages of progression

 

2. Choose one (1) of the five (5) more commonly seen types of Shock in the Critical Care Units (Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Septic, Anaphylactic and Neurogenic)

 

3. For the type of shock chosen, briefly provide a description of this type of shock which will include causative factors, clinical presentation and medical management.

 

4. The remaining portion of this paper will be related to CACCN standard 6. Under this standard there are six (6) defined criteria on how the nurse utilizes the interprofessional team and family (as defined by the patient) to ensure a collaborative approach to care is provided. They are: ? Explains and promotes their role and responsibilities to patient, families and other Interprofessional team members. ? Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication, leadership, negotiations and conflict resolution skills to promote positive relationships with colleagues, patients, and families. ? Accepts accountability for their autonomous professional contributions and collaborates to determine the best care provider based on respect for the unique roles, responsibilities and shared competencies. ? Emphasizes the values of shared responsibility in decision making and supports the use of shared leadership and coordinating roles. ? Consults with appropriate individuals to establish review of the plan of care and promote continuity of care. ? Invites participation of patients/families in the discussion, planning and decisionmaking surrounding the plan of care

 

5. Choose at least two (2) of the criteria to demonstrate how the nurse provides a collaborative approach to managing and support the often complex care requirements of the patient for the type of shock you have chosen.

 

6. You will incorporate information from at least three (3) references sources and you can also include your own personal experience as applicable for this assignment.

 

You are expected to adhere to APA format which includes: an introduction, body and conclusion with the content guided by the requirements noted above for this assignment. Always cite your sources and include references used in your writing in keeping with APA format. Minimum word count 1500.