Module 7 Discussion Forum

Forum Instructions

Respond to the following prompt. You are not required to contribute more than one initial post and one reply according to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates. Each post is worth up to 5 points.

Your initial response post is due by midnight on Wednesday and your reply post is due by midnight on Sunday.

Your initial post should be at least 200 words long. Your response post should be at least 150 words. Your response should answer each question and be written in complete sentences. This includes responses to other students' posts. A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar and correct punctuation.

Scenario: Nursing Responsibilities in High Risk Therapies

For this discussion forum, select one of the therapies listed below.

Blood products
Chemotherapy
Parenteral nutrition

Reflect on the nursing responsibilities involved in administering your selection. Answer each of the questions below and provide examples as evidence where appropriate.

Discussion Questions:

Pre-Administration Responsibilities:
What are the key nursing responsibilities before starting the therapy?
(Think about assessment, verification, patient education, and preparation.)
During Administration:
What actions or observations are required of the nurse while the therapy is being given?
(Consider safety checks, monitoring for side effects, and emergency readiness.)
Post-Administration Responsibilities:
What care should be provided after the therapy is completed?
(Include documentation, continued monitoring, and patient support.)
Advocating for Patient Safety:
How can nurses act as advocates to ensure patient safety during this high-risk treatment?
(Include communication, policy adherence, and collaboration with the healthcare team.)