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Definition of "Managing Potential Complications'

Managing Potential Complications means thinking ahead to determine what to do to prevent a complication from happening and what to do should a complication occur in a specific situation. That is, what will you do if something goes wrong and how will you prevent a potential complication from occurring? Being prepared for unexpected complications requires clinical forethought because time is often a factor influencing patient outcomes. The quicker an unexpected outcome is addressed, the better the chance for achieving a quality outcome. A delayed response to the unexpected outcome can negatively infuence patient outcomes. It is always best to prevent a complication from ever happening, rather than dealing with an actual complication. However, should a complication occur, the quicker the complication can be managed (the time factor), the less likely the patient will experience harm or an adverse reaction to the complication.

2.Based on the definition of Managing potential complications: what does it mean to a regular person in real life (not as a nurse)

1. how can "managing potential complications" can be apply in daily life and provide an example?