Management of an Oncology Unit
RN Case Study
This scenario demonstrates leadership and management on an oncology unit. Using effective
leadership skills, the charge nurse demonstrates skill in priority setting, delegation,
supervision, and client care assignments. Students on the oncology unit ...
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Management of an Oncology Unit
RN Case Study
This scenario demonstrates leadership and management on an oncology unit. Using effective
leadership skills, the charge nurse demonstrates skill in priority setting, delegation,
supervision, and client care assignments. Students on the oncology unit have the
opportunity to observe effective communication and team collaboration resulting in the
provision of safe client care.
Ms. Young asks the nurse about the lab data and the nurse responds by saying "i'm not sure. I Don't
know what happened to the lab reports this morning."
How should Ms. Young respond?
I need you to find the reports as quickly as possible.
(This is an assertive, non-judgemental response that places the responsibility back on the nurse
accountable for the report)
One of the clients has a hemoglobin level of 6.0 g/dl since the last time labs were drawn the previous
day.
Which action should the charge nurse implement in response to this information?
Contact the healthcare provider immediately to report the lab test results verbally.
(lab results are critical values that should be reported immediately. The information should be
confirmed by the HCP by repeating the information back to the nurse.
Image: One of the clients has a hemoglobin level of 6.0 g/dl since the last time labs were drawn the
previous day.
Which action should the charge nurse implement in response to this information?
What is the best response by the charge nurse?
You may obtain data from the charts until the staff nurse assigned to your client has time to give report.
, (To ensure the provision of safe care, the students need a current report on the assigned clients.
However, the students need to understand that other priorities may take precedence over the provision
of the report.)
A PN may be assigned to care for a client with which nursing diagnosis?
Disturbed body image related to alopecia
(this client needs emotional support, which can be provided by a PN)
Which of the clients is experiencing pain management problems is the most appropriate assignment for
the PN?
Complaining of constipation after opioid analgesics for 1 week.
Guidelines for Assigning Client Care
Determine the amount of nursing care time required and the complexity of the activities allocated.
Identify who, of the available staff, is best qualified to provide the client's care, considering attitudes,
skills, demeanor, and efficiency.
Consider each staff member as an individual with a unique combination of needs, skills, and talents.
Strive to maximize continuity of care and reduce fragmentation.
Combine assignments to increase efficiency; consider treatment schedules and geographic location of
clients.
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