This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PSY 11 – Tessa Walker – Personality Disorder on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Tessa Walker is a 24-year-old white female admitted to the psychiatric unit after being treated in the emergency department for a suicide attempt. The patient cut both wrists superficially with a dinner knife. During this scenario, learners must assess, intervene, and manage care for this patient.

Learning Objectives

‘- Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with needed interventions
– Ensure patient safety
– Communicate effectively with provider and patient
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses