«But in a busy, time - pressured setting such as the emergency room or intensive care unit, doctors rely to a greater
extent on the blood test used as a proxy for measuring kidney function in order to make an immediate diagnosis.
• Engage patients and their families in conversation to determine types and
extent of illnesses • Create and implement individualized plans of nursing care to meet each patient's specific requirements • Assist pediatricians through medical examinations and procedures as per protocol • Order and follow up
on medical
tests such as
blood work, x rays and scans • Diagnose and treat a wide array of acute, chronic and critical illnesses by effectively interpreting
test results • Provide patients and their families with information
on diagnosis and assist them in coming to terms with them through appropriate counselling • Educate patients and their families in a bid to help them accept changes in lifestyles and appreciate the treatment being given to them • Act as a point of contact for responding to questions and concerns regarding treatments and illnesses