A staff nurse identifies the need to use critical language to address a dangerous patient event. ...

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Rationale 1: Critical language or CUS is an acronym for concerned, uncomfortable, and safety. The statement “I don’t like the way the patient is breathing” would identify a concern. (See Page 116 Critical Language or CUS)
Rationale 2: Critical language or CUS is an acronym for concerned, uncomfortable, and safety. The statement “I don’t want to leave the patient’s bedside” would identify an uncomfortable situation. (See Page 116 Critical Language or CUS)
Rationale 3: Critical language or CUS is an acronym for concerned, uncomfortable, and safety. The statement “I think the patient’s status is deteriorating” would identify a concern and safety situation. (See Page 116 Critical Language or CUS)
Rationale 4: Critical language or CUS is an acronym for concerned, uncomfortable, and safety. The statement “I want to document patient care” does not fulfill the criteria for CUS. (See Page 116 Critical Language or CUS)
Rationale 5: Critical language or CUS is an acronym for concerned, uncomfortable, and safety. The statement “I need to take a break” does not fulfill the criteria for CUS. (See Page 116 Critical Language or CUS)

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