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1. Document your findings related to the focused assessment regarding Mr. Ahmed's fluid and electrolyte status. o Patient is a 50 year old male admitted with a diagnosis of dehydration and hypokalemia. His assessment concluded that his skin was warm and dry, along with his muscous membranes. His neurological assessment showed that he was conscious, had reduced muscle strength in his arms andlegs, and had normal sensation. Rashid noted that he is thirsty but has been unable to keep down wa...

1. Document your focused assessment of Mona Hernandez.  Patient is a 72 year old female admitted in for pneumonia with no allergies. She is alert and orientated, but appears tired. She is experiencing shortness of breath and sharp pain when she coughs. Patient reported pain a 6/10. Her temperature was elevated, respirations were 24/min, blood pressure 112/72 and pulse was 104/min. Patient’s bed was raised into high-fowlers position. Oxygen was administered through a face mask 3L/min a...

Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Rashid Ahmed’s case make you feel? o This experience made me feel both good and bad. There were parts I knew to do well, and parts that I missed out on and needed further education in. Talk about what went well in the scenario. o What went well in this scenario was giving the medication, I was able to understand the orders and administer them as prescribed. Reflecting on Rashid Ahmed’s case, were there any actions you would do diff...

Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Rashid Ahmed’s case make you feel? o This experience made me feel both good and bad. There were parts I knew to do well, and parts that I missed out on and needed further education in. Talk about what went well in the scenario. o What went well in this scenario was giving the medication, I was able to understand the orders and administer them as prescribed. Reflecting on Rashid Ahmed’s case, were there any actions you would do diff...

ocumentation Assignments 1. Document your focused pain assessment of Sara Lin.  Sara Lin is an 18-year-old female who is two days postoperative an appendectomy. When asked if she had pain and where she responded “Yes, I feel a sharp pain on the side, and my belly hurts and kind of throbs. Sara rated her pain as a 6 on a scale 1-10, and noted that laying perfectly still makes the pain better and deep breathing/coughing makes the pain worse. 2. Document your priorities for care of this...

Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Sara Lin’s case make you feel?  This case made me feel confused. In the beginning I forgot to obtain the vital signs, and the medication chart confused me as well. Talk about what went well in the scenario.  What went well in the scenario was educating the patient about medication, activity levels, the incentive spirometer and wound care. Reflecting on Sara Lin’s case, were there any actions you would do differently if you ...

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Guided Reflection Questions: Rashid Ahmed 1. How did the simulated experience of Rashid Ahmed’s case make you feel? I feel I learned a lot by doing this case. Since fluid and electrolyte imbalance is a very common condition among geriatric patients, it is essential to know how to manage it. I would feel much more confident in managing a case of fluid deficit related to vomiting and diarrhea because of this simulated experience. Over all, most of the nursing care went well in the scenario ...

PNU 120 Fundamentals Case Rashid Ahmed GRQ