This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PSY 08 – Jessie Hernandez – Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Jessie Hernandez is a 26-year-old Hispanic female who returned 3 months ago from her second deployment in the Middle East. Jessie was brought to the emergency room by her parents for what they described as “strange behavior that they couldn’t deal with anymore.” During this scenario, students will have the opportunity to assess, intervene, and manage care for this patient.

Learning Objectives

‘- Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with needed interventions
– Encourage patient to communicate effectively
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses