A nurse is working with a patient who seems changed from earlier in the shift.The nurse cannot pinpoint exactly what has changed but is concerned that the patient is getting worse.The best action by the nurse would be to:

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Nurses should listen to their inner voices and confidently voice concerns, in this case by calling the physician about the patient's status.Consulting with someone who has more expertise is always a good idea, but the best option is for the nurse to voice concerns to the physician.Waiting for distinct changes to occur before reporting the patient's status may lead to a poor outcome.Many times the patient deteriorates significantly before showing distinct symptoms.Nurses often report that "something was not right" with a patient who later worsens.Documentation is important, but if the nurse feels, the patient is getting worse, waiting an hour to reassess would not be in the interest of patient safety.

A Nurse Is Working with a Patient Who Seems Changed