As one of the most trusted professions, many nurses have earned this distinction. Through providing competent and knowledgeable care, patient's are comforted when their nurses are confident in the education and care they provide. We have to know why we do the things we do. And, if you do not know, always question the why's of the care we provide. Do not just do it because someone else, whether doctor, manger, or co-worker, tells you to. Or better yet, because you saw them do it. Know the rationale behind ordered treatment and chosen therapies.
This is just one of the many ways to develop the gut feelings that will guide you through keeping the four horsemen at bay. Learn and understand WHY you are doing anything for your patient. Whether it is simply providing comfort or making the decision to treat a low BP with either fluid or vasopressors, knowing what you need before calling a doctor with a problem can ward off their frustration and often earn their respect. And first and foremost, your patient's will always be safer this way.
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