Fundamentals 5
Hypotension
Mechanical fall

Lisa Rae

Patient with a history of falls is admitted with dizziness and a mechanical fall. Patient is incontinent of urine and has limited mobility.

Patient
78
Female
Scenario Time
20-30 minutes
Debrief
20-30 minutes

Primary Challenge

Learner assesses and implements nursing care for a patient at high risk for falls and pressure ulcer development.

Diagnoses

Primary Hypotension
Secondary Mechanical fall

Patient Snapshot

Name Lisa Rae
Age 78
Gender Female
Scenario Fundamentals 5

Concepts

Vital signsAssessmentCommunicationOlder adultPatient safetySkin integrityPatient educationDocumentation and informatics

Scenario Skills