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This unfolding case centers on Henry Williams, a 69-year-old man who has been admitted to the hospital after he could not catch his breath. The three simulation scenarios focus on the physical and psychosocial changes that Henry encounters over the next few weeks, including his failing health and his concern for his increasingly forgetful wife. The objectives focus on assessment and appropriate use of assessment tools such as SPICES, the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Modified Caregiver Strain Index, the Beers Criteria for Potential Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, and the General Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7). The objectives also focus on psychosocial issues with Henry's wife and their daugter-in-law's concern for their living arrangements; the proper use of the SBAR tool and making appropriate community referrals. The unfolding case has 11 downloadable files, including audio files, scripts, instructor toolkits, templates, and chart materials.

Source: National League for Nursing, 2019.
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