Heart Failure - Level 3
62-year-old male patient with chronic heart failure admitted to the hospital early today for dehydration, for which he received IV Fluids. Students should recognize that he is demonstrating symptoms of fluid overload and notify the physician. This scenario also incorporates IPE with a video of a Respiratory Therapy report, and a progress note written by the Respiratory Therapist for the students to review.
1. Prioritize nursing care for a patient with heart failure
2. Incorporate evidence-based practice while caring for a patient with heart failure
3. Relate chest X ray and echocardiogram results to patient condition
4. Administer cardiac related medications safely
5. Communicate therapeutically with a patient experiencing an acute health care event
6. Report complete, accurate, and pertinent information to the health care team
View Simulation2. Incorporate evidence-based practice while caring for a patient with heart failure
3. Relate chest X ray and echocardiogram results to patient condition
4. Administer cardiac related medications safely
5. Communicate therapeutically with a patient experiencing an acute health care event
6. Report complete, accurate, and pertinent information to the health care team