Simulation ticket

Simulation #1

Patient Name: Kyle Miller

Kyle Miller is a 41 year old Caucasian male who presented with right arm cellulitis s/p puncture wound

Goals:

• Performs safe patient care using DCN protocol (CO 4, 5, 8)

• Performs a head to toe assessment and recognizes normal and abnormal findings (APPLYING) (CO 2, 7, 8)

• Designs an individualized nursing plan of care based on subjective/objective assessment data (CREATING) (CO

2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)

• Performs safe oral medication administration (APPLYING) (CO 4, 7, 8)

•Uses therapeutic communication to actively engage patient and family in plan of care (APPLYING) (CO 1, 2, 5, 7)

•Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills, including delegation (APPLYING)(CO1, 4, 6, 7)

•Evaluates the patient’s responses to nursing interventions (EVALUATING) (CO 1, 3, 7, 8)

Prior to simulation review:

• Conducting basic environmental safety assessment and safety measures

• Calculates and administers medications safely according to the Five Rights

• Performs a head to toe assessment

Please answer the following questions prior to simulation day:

1. What is cellulitis? Name 3 potential poor outcomes for a patient with cellulitis?

Cellulites is a tissue bacterial infection, that affects the integrity of the underlying tissues

of the skin. The bodies response is inflammation, causing the site to be warm, tender,

and swollen. Outcomes for cellulites can range from mild to severe; three poor outcomes

that could result from cellulites are osteomyelitis, endocarditis, and sepsis (CDC. 2020,

May 29).

2. Using your Nursing Diagnosis Handbook list at least 2 nursing diagnoses for a

patient with cellulitis. Include three nursing interventions and patient

education. “Acute pain r/t inflammation changes in the form of infection” (Nursing

diagnosis handbook: an evidence-based guide to planning care pg.36).

Three nursing interventions:

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