The nurse notes that the physiotherapist on the unit is avoiding them after they had a difficult conversation about client care. The nurse requires an urgent consult from the physiotherapist so the client that the nurse is caring for can be discharged.

How should the nurse address the situation with the physiotherapist?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The nurse notes that the physiotherapist on the unit is avoiding them after they had a difficult conversation about client care. The nurse requires an urgent consult from the physiotherapist so the client that the nurse is caring for can be discharged.  
 
   How should the nurse address the situation with the physiotherapist? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

We need to work together on this consult for the client's discharge. Can we talk about what it is that is making it difficult between us?

Answer

You need to help me with this client's discharge assessment because they are anxious to go home.

Answer

Can you tell me why you are avoiding me?

Answer

There is more to what happened with our conversation this morning. Would you like to speak to the nurse manager?

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