DQ1. 

 Two registered professional nurses are attending a meeting where the focus is examining teaching methods that enable them to share information with newly diagnosed diabetic patients. One nurse initiates a discussion on the use of social media in teaching patients and the use of social media for all health care providers.

1. Discuss actions the nurse should take before using social media as a teaching tool.

2. What types of social media could benefit health care providers and patients?

3. What are the pitfalls to utilizing social media for both patients and health care providers?

DQ2.  

1. Is a Six Sigma failure rate a reasonable goal for all health care organizations?
2. Should the health care industry be willing to accept higher error rates than the banking or airline industries?
3. Do you believe the majority of error rates are reported?

DQ3.  

With the realization that pain is highly prevalent among older adults, please answer the following questions:

• What are some ways you as the nurse can utilize to determine pain in the older adult?
• What are some of the potential barriers related   to self-reporting of pain in the older adult?

DQ4.  

With the realization that pain is highly prevalent among older adults, please answer the following questions:

• What is the prevalence of pain in older adults?
• How will you, as a nurse, be more aware of pain issues related to older adults and what will the nurse incorporate into practice?