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This 6 page paper includes 12 Powerpoint slides and two pages of notes. A case study is presented regarding a nurse and a CNA and how communication difficulties may arise. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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appropriate duties as delegated. * Sometimes, there are boundary issues in terms of what a CNA is allowed to do and what is the sole responsibility of the
RN. * The CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant has a completely different role from the Registered Nurse. * Sometimes, RN and CNA duties will overlap. Slide Notes:
In a health care setting, many problems can and do arise as it respects communication. Sometimes, a CNA will overstep his or her boundaries. Sometimes, this occurs unwittingly when
for example a CNA feels that a patient is in distress and cannot wait for a licensed nurse to arrive. In many health care situations, people in subservient positions will
take on duties not assigned to them, and for which they may not be prepared, for the sake of the patient. When such problems arise, they are often controversial.
A CNA may explain that her actions were required for the good of the patient, but superiors may not agree and reprimand her. Sometimes, the opposite situation occurs as a
CNA does not do his job, and this ends up creating a situation where an RN has to take action. Also, some patients feel as if they are not being
given proper treatment if a CNA is assigned to their case instead of an RN (Sullivan, 1998). Thus, there are many reasons why a hierarchy should be adhered to, even
if the structure does not seem to make sense. Slide #3: Lanas Mistake (Case Study Example) * Lana, a night nurse asks Karen, a CNA to administer
morphine. * Karen refuses at first. * Karen says: "Thats not my job. Im sorry. But I dont feel comfortable doing that." * There is more to the
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