Nursing Workforce Readiness: Inpatient Altered Mental Status
SimXWilliam Kotari, a 72-year-old male, is currently admitted to the medical-surgical unit for the management of an infected diabetic foot ulcer. While in the room, his wife, Susan Kotari, alerts the nurse to sudden neurological changes. She states that he was last seen normal 45 minutes ago, but now exhibits...
William Kotari, a 72-year-old male, is currently admitted to the medical-surgical unit for the management of an infected diabetic foot ulcer. While in the room,...
Nursing Essentials: Infection Control and Patient Safety
California State University, Los Angeles SimXA 76-year-old male is admitted to the medical-surgical unit three days after abdominal surgery. Over the past two days, he has developed a fever, increased wound drainage, and escalating confusion, repeatedly attempting to remove his IV line. A wound culture returns positive for MRSA, requiring contact precautions. Despite IV antibiotics...
A 76-year-old male is admitted to the medical-surgical unit three days after abdominal surgery. Over the past two days, he has developed a fever, increased...