Fundamentals 2
Dehydration
Urinary retention

Bernadette Jackson

Older adult with polypharmacy-related dehydration and urinary retention is admitted for monitoring, rehydration, and IV antibiotics. Patient experiences acute confusion related to a urinary tract infection.

Patient
85
Female
Scenario Time
20-25 minutes
Debrief
20-25 minutes

Primary Challenge

Learner assesses and implements care for an older adult patient experiencing acute confusion related to a urinary tract infection.

Diagnoses

Primary Dehydration
Secondary Urinary retention

Patient Snapshot

Name Bernadette Jackson
Age 85
Gender Female
Scenario Fundamentals 2

Concepts

Vital signsAssessmentOlder adultUrinary eliminationMedication administration (IV)Patient safetyPatient educationDocumentation and informatics

Scenario Skills