Vernon Russell Case Study Summary
How did the simulated experience of Vernon Russell’s case make you feel? Overall, the simulation was a positive experience that makes me felt in control and challenged of the situation, in this case the patient Russell. I was allowing to perform multiple nursing skills and the nursing process as well without fear of real patient harm. In addition, I felt more confident and prepare to handle a stressful situation in the virtual work environment and handle difficult situation with the patients.
Talk about what went well in the scenario. I was able to communicate effectively with Russell and perform the adequate patient education. I familiarize with the orders and MRA system. In addition, the simulation tested my nursing critical thinking …show more content…
If so, how would your patient care change? The performing of higher quality treatment in the Vernon Russell’s case, will require the prescience of less errors. I will make sure that assess the patient pain before the administration of any drug. Furthermore, I will prevent patient adverse effect by just assisting the patient in a comfortable position and providing water before administrating oral …show more content…
Mr. Russell’s health history have extensive risk factors correlated to the stroke experienced such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus type 2. In addition, he has smoked over a pack of cigarettes per day for the past 35 years and have low levels of physical activity.
T&C Discuss why the referral for speech therapy is important in Vernon Russell’s care. Communication and swallowing problems are very common after a stroke. The speech therapy is important in Vernon Russell’s care because he will be asses for communication difficulties. The language therapist will work will Mr. Russell to minimize the impact of his difficulties and improve wellbeing. In addition, speech therapy can help in the improvement of social skills, which Russell can use to cope with the after-effects of a stroke.
Concluding Questions
Describe how you would apply the knowledge and skills that you acquired in Vernon Russell’s case to an actual patient care
Talk about what went well in the scenario. I was able to communicate effectively with Russell and perform the adequate patient education. I familiarize with the orders and MRA system. In addition, the simulation tested my nursing critical thinking …show more content…
If so, how would your patient care change? The performing of higher quality treatment in the Vernon Russell’s case, will require the prescience of less errors. I will make sure that assess the patient pain before the administration of any drug. Furthermore, I will prevent patient adverse effect by just assisting the patient in a comfortable position and providing water before administrating oral …show more content…
Mr. Russell’s health history have extensive risk factors correlated to the stroke experienced such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus type 2. In addition, he has smoked over a pack of cigarettes per day for the past 35 years and have low levels of physical activity.
T&C Discuss why the referral for speech therapy is important in Vernon Russell’s care. Communication and swallowing problems are very common after a stroke. The speech therapy is important in Vernon Russell’s care because he will be asses for communication difficulties. The language therapist will work will Mr. Russell to minimize the impact of his difficulties and improve wellbeing. In addition, speech therapy can help in the improvement of social skills, which Russell can use to cope with the after-effects of a stroke.
Concluding Questions
Describe how you would apply the knowledge and skills that you acquired in Vernon Russell’s case to an actual patient care