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Summary: Describe The Layout Of The ED
Student Name : Kai Barnes 09/15/2016

1. Describe the layout of the ED.(ex. Different rooms and their functions, where and what kind of specialized equipment is available, special features.)

In the beginning of the day I got the tour of the whole emergency department by my preceptor. ED have their own lab, a large waiting area for the patients and their families.There was a specially large room for very acute patients with all the necessary equipment in the room. Crash cart was located in the hallway. There were also two rooms for psychiatric patients and one padded room with the special door which did not open from inside for psychiatric patients. Emergency room also had a special room for Ebola patient.

2. Discuss how nurses'

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