MED 26 – Lucia Hoyos – Colostomy and Hyperkalemia Secondary to Medication Error

Case Description

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario MED 26 – Lucia Hoyos – Colostomy – Hyperkalemia Secondary to Medication Error on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Lucia Hoyos is a 65-year-old Hispanic female admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain. She had an anoscopy with successful surgical transverse colostomy. During this scenario, learners must assess, prioritize, and manage care for this postoperative patient.

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Learning Objectives

– Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with needed interventions
– Communicate effectively with provider and patient
– Provide patient education as needed
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses