vSim for Nursing: Fundamentals: Potter & Perry, Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th edition.

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Case Name Diagnosis Description Fundamentals Case 1: Christopher Parrish Cystic Fibrosis Weight Loss Fatigue Christopher Parrish is an 18-year-old adolescent male who is hospitalized for management o... f cystic fibrosis with weakness and weight loss. He reports fatigue, and he has had a recent 6 kg (13.2 lb.) weight loss. He was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as an infant and has had multiple hospitalizations for respiratory and nutritional support. A nasogastric (NG) tube has been placed for feedings. Students are expected to assess his nutritional status, assess vital signs, administer oral medications, begin tube feeding, and educate the patient about his nutritional needs. Fundamentals Case 2: Edith Jacobson Left Hip Fracture Edith Jacobson is an 85-year-old white female with a history of osteoporosis. She lives at home by herself where she fell and broke her left hip yesterday evening. She is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow morning. The students are expected to assess her vital signs and pain level, and perform a focused assessment of the musculoskeletal system. The students should call for help in order to turn the patient to her side, paying special attention to body alignment, range of Case Name Diagnosis Description motion, and proper positioning. In addition the students should provide patient education on safety, fall risk, and activities. Fundamentals Case 3: Jared Griffin Right Total Knee Arthroplasty Jared Griffin is a 63-year-old African American man who underwent a right total knee arthroplasty (TKA) yesterday morning. He is a carrier of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and has been placed on contact precautions. He has a history of osteoarthritis and mild hypertension. The scenario addresses aspects of infection control, and the students are expected to adhere to local protocols, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE), contact precautions, and hand hygiene. The students are also expected to assess for postoperative infection, analyze patient assessment data, and differentiate between types of infection control precautions. Fundamentals Case 4: Josephine Morrow Chronic Venous Insufficiency with Venous Stasis Ulcer This case presents Josephine Morrow, a white, obese 80-year-female who moved to a skilled nursing home care facility 3 days ago. The patient has a Fundamentals Case 10: Vernon Russell Right-sided Stroke (mild left hemiplegia) Vernon Russell is a 55-year-old Native American male who was admitted with a stroke with mild left hemiplegia yesterday. The patient is nothing by mouth except medications. The students are expected to complete a neurologic assessment and identify safety considerations for a patient with a stroke, including educating the patient about fall risk. The students are also expected to administer morning medications. When oral medication is administered, the patient will choke and cough on either the [Show More]

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