Reflection on Safe Transition Planning, Ageism, and
Advocacy: Mr. Lee Case Study
Assignment Instructions:
Mr. Lee, a 76-year-old Korean-American man with heart failure, diabetes, and mild
cognitive impairment, is being discharged from the hospital to home. During rounds, a
nurse overhears another clinician say, “He’s not going to remember anything we teach
him anyway.” Mr. Lee lives with his daughter, who is overwhelmed by caregiving and
unsure how to manage his medications. The discharge team must decide what supports to
recommend.
Your Task: Write a 750–1000 word reflection that responds to the prompts below. Use
course concepts from Weeks 7–10.
Part 1: Safe Transition Planning
- Identify at least two risks related to polypharmacy, comorbidities, or hospitalization that
Mr. Lee faces.
- Describe at least two nursing interventions to support a safe transition of care.
- What community or healthcare resources would you recommend?
Part 2: Addressing Ageism in Clinical Practice
- Identify and explain the ageist attitude present in the scenario.
- Describe how this bias could impact clinical decision-making.
, - Propose at least one nursing action that demonstrates age-inclusive care.
Part 3: Ethical and Advocacy Strategies
- Apply one ethical principle (e.g., autonomy, beneficence, justice) to Mr. Lee’s care.
- Identify a relevant advocacy strategy or national organization that supports older adults.
- Describe how you, as a nurse, would advocate for Mr. Lee and his family during
discharge planning.
Advocacy: Mr. Lee Case Study
Assignment Instructions:
Mr. Lee, a 76-year-old Korean-American man with heart failure, diabetes, and mild
cognitive impairment, is being discharged from the hospital to home. During rounds, a
nurse overhears another clinician say, “He’s not going to remember anything we teach
him anyway.” Mr. Lee lives with his daughter, who is overwhelmed by caregiving and
unsure how to manage his medications. The discharge team must decide what supports to
recommend.
Your Task: Write a 750–1000 word reflection that responds to the prompts below. Use
course concepts from Weeks 7–10.
Part 1: Safe Transition Planning
- Identify at least two risks related to polypharmacy, comorbidities, or hospitalization that
Mr. Lee faces.
- Describe at least two nursing interventions to support a safe transition of care.
- What community or healthcare resources would you recommend?
Part 2: Addressing Ageism in Clinical Practice
- Identify and explain the ageist attitude present in the scenario.
- Describe how this bias could impact clinical decision-making.
, - Propose at least one nursing action that demonstrates age-inclusive care.
Part 3: Ethical and Advocacy Strategies
- Apply one ethical principle (e.g., autonomy, beneficence, justice) to Mr. Lee’s care.
- Identify a relevant advocacy strategy or national organization that supports older adults.
- Describe how you, as a nurse, would advocate for Mr. Lee and his family during
discharge planning.
