Questions: The nurse is giving report about a transgender patient. On the chart the patient's legal name is shown as Shawn but the patient prefers the name Lisa. Which information should the nurse share in report to the oncoming shift?
Transcript text: The nurse is giving report about a transgender patient. On the chart the patient's legal name is shown as Shawn but the patient prefers the name Lisa. Which information should the nurse share in report to the oncoming shift?
Solution
In the report to the oncoming shift, the nurse should share information that is relevant to the patient's care and preferences. Here is how the information should be presented:
She has stable vital signs.
This is important clinical information that indicates the patient's current health status and is essential for the oncoming shift to know.
Lisa's father is in the room.
This provides context about the patient's support system and may be relevant for understanding the patient's social situation and potential needs for family involvement in care.
He was admitted with chest pain.
Although the pronoun "he" is used here, it is important to respect the patient's preferred name and pronouns. The nurse should say, "Lisa was admitted with chest pain," to ensure respectful and accurate communication.
The information about not liking orange juice is not critical for the immediate report unless it directly impacts the patient's care plan or dietary needs.