COURSE:
NR305 – RN Health Assessment
ALL CORRECT QUESTIONS, QUIZZES, and ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES…….$15
Directions
- Review the iHuman Virtual Patient Encounter Orientation in Week 1 Modules if needed. Requirements, tutorials, and a practice case are provided.
- Access the iHuman case by clicking the Week 7 iHuman Case Link: Anthony Jameson the Modules Then, click the blue bar to launch the case in a new browser window.
- You have two attempts at the case.
- Take notes on the case.
- When you have completed a case, click Submit. Review the final score and feedback provided by iHuman.
- Scores are adjusted based on your performance level.
- Faculty will convert your highest score in iHuman to points earned in the grading rubric below.
- Download the Anthony James iHuman Virtual Patient Encounter Worksheet.. Use of this template is required. A 10% deduction will be applied if the template is not used. See the rubric.
- Answer the questions on the Anthony James iHuman Virtual Patient Encounter Worksheet after completing the case.
- Save the template and include your name in the file name.
Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric). Answer the questions under each section with explanation and detail.
- Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) Documentation
- Appropriate information in each section
- All key findings mentioned
- Data is well-organized and concise
- Documentation is professional, with correct spelling
- Defuse Questions
- Did you feel comfortable and knowledgeable in Anthony’s simulation?
- What did you learn?
- What additional information is needed to better care for Anthony?
- What specific questions would you like to ask his caregiver?
- Post-Simulation Questions
- Discuss the importance of balancing the psychological aspects of end-of-life care, such as pain management and symptom control, with the psychosocial and emotional needs of the client and family when developing and implementing a plan of care for clients at the end of their life.
- Discuss how you can ensure that established protocols, like pain management, are effectively tailored to each client’s unique needs and preferences to provide client-centered care.
- Provide the full APA reference for the scholarly source.
Solution
Name:
- Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations (SBAR) Documentation
Write a focused SBAR note summarizing Anthony James’ assessment for the end of shift report. Include appropriate information in each section. Include all key findings in each section. Data should be well-organized and concise. Documentation should be professional with correct spelling.
This is a focused assessment SBAR; your summary should include a brief review of pertinent findings. Type the appropriate information in each section below to develop your focused SBAR note for end-of-shift documentation.
S | Situation
Concise statement of the purpose of the communication
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Anthony, a 72-year-old male in room 2, was transferred to the palliative care unit from home this morning under Dr. Johnson’s supervision. His primary caregiver is his daughter, Shelly. Currently, Anthony is not responding to my questions. Shelly, noting that he is Catholic, requested that I return in a few hours when he might be more at ease. I have notified the nurse and asked to be informed when both the patient and his caregiver are ready for my visit. Pastoral care and case management have assessed the patient’s pain and will alert the healthcare provider if his discomfort becomes unmanageable.
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B | Background
Brief information related to the clinical background of the situation
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The patient was admitted because of unmanaged pain and restlessness. Eight months ago, he was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer, and chemotherapy did not enhance his prognosis, prompting a shift in focus to maintaining his quality of life. He had been receiving home hospice care for several months. In the past week, he progressively stopped eating, and drinking by mouth became more uncomfortable. Anthony has now been admitted to…
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2. Defuse Questions
Did you feel comfortable and knowledgeable in Anthony’s simulation?
I felt highly comfortable and knowledgeable during Anthony’s simulation. The case simulation provided………………………….$15