This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PSY 12 – Gwen Harrison – Older Adult Abuse on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Gwen Harrison is an 84-year-old Caucasian female with a history of Parkinson disease. She was admitted to the inpatient medical-surgical unit as a direct admission with unresolved symptoms of a UTI diagnosed 1 week ago at a walk-in clinic. Her granddaughter is at her side. During this scenario, learners must conduct an admission assessment for a dependent adult.

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Learning Objectives

‘- Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with needed interventions
– Promote patient autonomy and ensure safety
– Establish trusting relationship
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses