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This unfolding case centers on Ertha Williams, a 74-year-old female who has been experiencing frequent memory lapses. The three simulation scenarios cover topics such as confusion, sleep disturbances, medication management, grief and loss, and transition to a long-term care facility. The student nurse will be expected to complete a Mini-Cog assessment; review medications, applying the Beers Criteria; administer the geriatric depression scale; use the SPICES tool; and report findings using the SBAR tool.

This unfolding case centers on Judy Jones, an 85-year-old widow who was diagnosed with mild dementia three years ago. Her daughter Karen moved back home to provide support. Judy is hospitalized with an upper respiratory tract infection, and the three simulation scenarios cover problems that arise in the hospital, such as delirium, wandering the halls, agitation, medication management, and atrial fibrillation.

This unfolding case study centers on Patrick Lake, a 64-year-old client with an above the knee amputation. Throughout all three simulation scenarios, learners are expected to communicate appropriately with a patient who has a disability. Learners are encouraged to review several resources prior to the unfolding case, which are embedded in the web page. There are 12 downloadable files for the case, including audio files, scripts, instructor toolkits, templates, and chart materials.

This unfolding case centers on Millie Larsen, who is in the hospital with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection and dehydration. The unfolding case provides three different simulation scenarios, depicting varied situations Millie encounters during her brief hospital stay. The objectives focus on assessment and appropriate use of assessment tools such as the SPICES and Hendrich Fall Risk, and Confusion Assessment Method (CAM); conflict between Millie and her daughter on living arrangements; functional assessment; discharge teaching; and making appropriate referrals.

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.

This unfolding case centers on Julia Morales, a 65-year-old with lung cancer, and her partner Lucy Grey. The scenarios begin with the home health nurse evaluating Julia after she has decided to stop treatment for her lung cancer. In the second scenario, the end of Julia's life is near, and she is surrounded by her loved ones and the hospice nurses. Julia dies during this scenario. The final scenario concentrates on Lucy and the difficulties she has adjusting to her life without Julia.

This unfolding case centers on Sherman "Red" Yoder, an 80-year-old farmer with insulin dependent diabetes complicated by an open foot wound. The three scenarios depict a variety of situations including a home visit and trip to the hospital to rule out sepsis, psychosocial issues such as functional decline, alcohol use, and possible elder abuse.

This case study on fall prevention depicts the STEADI approach with a high-risk patient who recently experienced a fall. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017.
https://www.cdc.gov/

This case study on fall prevention depicts the STEADI approach with a medium-risk patient who has recently limited his outside activities. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017.
https://www.cdc.gov/

This case study on fall preventiondepicts the STEADI approach with a low-risk patient who has come in for a wellness check. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017.
https://www.cdc.gov/