Acute Appendicitis Pre-op

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 30 – Abdullah Yusuf – Acute Appendicitis – Adolescent – Preoperative Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Abdullah Yusuf, a 12-year-old Arab American male, was brought to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain, vomiting, and low-grade fever. Emergency surgery for acute appendicitis has been scheduled. During this scenario, learners must practice time management and prioritization in preparing a pediatric patient for surgery.

This case can be purchased separately or as part of Elsevier’s SLS for RN Bundle

Learning Objectives

– Conduct appropriate assessments
– Communicate effectively with provider, patient, and patient’s father
– Complete or delegate preoperative tasks
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses