University:
American Career College
Course:
NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing
Academic year:

2019
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1
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Medical Case 5: Skyler Hansen Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? It made me feel confident for the next scenario 2. What management options would have been appropriate if Skyler Hansen had been alert and could swallow? Ask him to drink some apple juice, ask for allergies, and person place time and place 3. If Skyler Hansen’s acute hypoglycemic episode had not have been treated immediately, what could have happened? He could have gone into a coma and possibly die. 4. If too much glucose were administered to Skyler Hansen while the health care team was trying to correct his blood glucose level, what could occur? He could go into a coma 5. What key elements would you include in the handoff report for this patient? Consider the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) format. His bgl, the meds administered, and the current status of the pt 6. Describe age-appropriate patient teaching for Skyler Hansen and resources that may be helpful to him. Tell Skylar to regularly check by putting an alarm on his iphone and to monitor his nutrition intake. Tell the pt to always carry a piece of candy or soda in case of emergencies. 7. Discuss confidentiality and legal empowerment of 18-year-old patients such as in Skyler Hansen’s case. Pt is able to make decisions for himself 8. What would you do differently if you were to repeat this scenario? How would your patient care change? Wash my hands more apply gloves