Scenario for possible HIV Patient??!
Question:
Scenario for possible HIV Patient??
Im a student nurse and for part of my learning group at university we have been given a scenario to devise a kind of step-by-step guide for. Mine is: A homeless man who injects drugs regularly has been attacked and is taken for hospital. he is screened for HIV.... What are the steps to be taken if he is HIV+.....what are the steps if he is not HIV+ ((eg. prevention, psychologists etc..) I Am Thinking About making it into a chart like the arrows with the yes and no things, so any info is really helpful, especially if you are a medical professional!! I am also looking myself but really struggling!!!
thankyou!!!!
1 week ago
I cant choose the scenario, the lecturers chose it for us, believe me i wouldnt have chosen this one, its so difficult!!
Answers:
tweetybird= this is britain, not america, we have the NHS, its free healthcare for all, its not an unreasonable scenario, Patients are often asked if they wish to be screened for HIV, it doesnt cost them.
busyintellignetartist = who are you talking to? NOBODY has suggested that someone who has HIV should be treated unfairly or with a judgemental attitude.
shouldnt caring for the patinet with HIV be not too far detached from caring for someone with C-diff/MRSA?
isnt it just a case of barrier nursing and being extra careful when dealing with bodily fluids?
the marsen manual says:
cover all wounds (staff and patient)
staff with fatigue and health problems should not be involved in the patients care.
aprons/gloves etc are only needed if the patinet is couching/sh1tting themselves etc.
psycho support is essential, nurses are to remain non judgemental, refer to support groups etc.
i guess if he's not HIV you just have to educate him and explain the dangers of needle sharing and refer him to a clinic or drug and alcohol team where he can get free needles.
i'd suggest looking at:
marsden manual of clinical nursing procedures.
online e-journals (blackwell synergie and RCN website)
prehaps visit your local drug and alchohol team.
try www.studentnurse.org.uk, the forums are helpful.