COMMUNICATION SKILLS / PATIENT AND FAMILY TEACHING
A skiing accident and admission to ICU In the image above, a skiing accident has occurred. The injured person is admitted to the ICU. ICP monitoring has been set up. Family members have arrived and cannot make sense of what is happening. The staff members have not taken the time to explain what has taken place. When taking care of a patient who has experienced a traumatic event, the nurse should consider how to explain to the patient and family what is being done and if possible, get help from other staff members to help with communication . Helpful suggestion: The care plan Patient and family education should always be included in the plan of care. The nurse is responsible for initiating and updating the care plan.
