Nurses General Nursing
Published Nov 13, 2012
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wyogypsy, RN
197 Posts
I appreciate the calls as it is an extra check. I am secure enough that I don't get upset if they mention what they think I should do, after all - they may be speaking to someone new or someone without a lick of common sense and thankfully they did say something! I would rather have the calls than not have the calls.
psu_213, BSN, RN
3,878 Posts
I don't think there is anyone upset about getting a call on a critical lab. I think the issue that OP had is with the lab telling the nurse how to treat the pt.
nrsang97, BSN, RN
2,602 Posts
Exactly.
eatmysoxRN, ASN, RN
728 Posts
Reminds me of the monitor tech who called me to tell me my patient was in VT and told me that I "probably needed to go check on them." Ummm... yeah? And I probably should take the crash cart as I run to the room. Geez I think some monitor techs don't realize I studied rhythms and drugs etc.
SleeepyRN
1,076 Posts
We don't get a call from the lab unless K is over 6.0 And isn't normal K 3.5 to 5