Nurses should notify appropriate personnel in various situations, including but not limited to:
- Emergencies: Immediate changes in patient status that require urgent attention. - Abnormal Lab Results: Any lab results that fall outside the normal range and need prompt review. - Patient Concerns: Any new symptoms or worsening of existing conditions reported by the patient. - Medication Errors: Any errors in medication administration or discrepancies in medication orders. - Discharge Planning: Coordination of discharge plans to ensure continuity of care.
