Mrs. Dee an 86-year-old female on your unit who has had difficulty taking her pills. During...

 

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Mrs. Dee an 86-year-old female on your unit who has had difficulty taking her pills. During shift report the nurse reported that she pulverized Mrs. Dee's medication and administered them with applesauce, however, Mrs. Dee still had difficulty swallowing the medication. You will be responsible for reporting Mrs. Dee's health care needs at the interdisciplinary team conference. • As a team member, how would you advocate for this client? • What are the most important issues that need to be addressed with the other health care team members? • How would you convince a physician who is reluctant to make any changes in Mrs. Dee's plan of care to provide an order for liquid medications? 2. What is your responsibility as an interprofessional health care team member, and why? Provide examples of how you can influence safe and quality outcomes of client care when participating as an interprofessional health care team member. What are some examples of the principles associated with being a productive member of an interprofessional team? Mrs. Dee an 86-year-old female on your unit who has had difficulty taking her pills. During shift report the nurse reported that she pulverized Mrs. Dee's medication and administered them with applesauce, however, Mrs. Dee still had difficulty swallowing the medication. You will be responsible for reporting Mrs. Dee's health care needs at the interdisciplinary team conference. • As a team member, how would you advocate for this client? • What are the most important issues that need to be addressed with the other health care team members? • How would you convince a physician who is reluctant to make any changes in Mrs. Dee's plan of care to provide an order for liquid medications? 2. What is your responsibility as an interprofessional health care team member, and why? Provide examples of how you can influence safe and quality outcomes of client care when participating as an interprofessional health care team member. What are some examples of the principles associated with being a productive member of an interprofessional team?

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