NR 509 Week 4 Discussion; Client Challenges - Patient's Behavior Exhibits Sexism
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| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Shanna Soto |
Client Challenges
Brandon is a 36-year-old adolescent male client coming into the clinic
for abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. After being registered, the
patient is placed in the triage room where the male medical assistant is
waiting. The nurse started with triage questions which the patient gladly
answered. A female nurse practitioner (NP) enters the room shortly after
and introduced herself, "My name is Shannon. I will be your provider
today." "How can I help you," the NP added. The NP continued to ask
questions but the patient refused to talk. The patient continued to be
quiet and ignored the NP. The NP left the room and asked the male
medical assistant to talk to the patient. The male medical assistant went
to the patient's room and had a conversation with the patient. The nurse
also asked why he did not talk to the female nurse practitioner. The
patient stated, "I prefer a male provider rather than a female
provider.".......... Continue
| Instituition / Term | |
| Term | Nursing |
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Shanna Soto |
