Ms. Johnston, 67 years of age, with end stage COPD is scheduled to have a lung volume reduction surgery to improve quality of life. She is at the pretesting clinic to have preoperative testing completed including cross match for 2 units of PRBS's. Ms. Johnston asks if she can donate her own blood for the procedure.
How should the nurse respond? What current evidence-based guidelines could the nurse consult regarding the use of autologous blood donation?
In addition, current evidence-based practice and guidelines are utilized to form nursing interventions as appropriate for managing the acute and complex care of patients and promoting health across the lifespan. What are some of the core measures you use in your work with patients who have complex illnesses? Describe two core measures. Be specific.