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,...
Patient Advocacy in Correctional Nursing
St. John Fisher University, Wegmans School of NursingThis scenario places Learners in a correctional facility where they must assess an inmate who sustained a head injury during a prison fight. Learners will navigate the complexities of this unique environment, utilizing the TeamSTEPPS protocol to advocate for a thorough neurological assessment, recognizing potential biases, and ensuring proper communication...
This scenario places Learners in a correctional facility where they must assess an inmate who sustained a head injury during a prison fight. Learners will...
Altered Mental Status—MVA
Children's NationalA 10-year-old male who presented after trauma with subdural hematoma who develops increased intracranial pressure.
A 10-year-old male who presented after trauma with subdural hematoma who develops increased intracranial pressure.