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NUR330 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing - Charles Darwin University

Topic - Emergency Nursing Case Scenario

The emergency module of this unit covers triage, emergency nursing assessments and nursing interventions of the patient presenting to the Emergency Department. At 3rd year level, it is expected that you can critically discuss and analyse concepts related to emergency nursing.

Assessment description:
Using the case study provided, create a 1000 word written report answering the following questions.

Task 1 Triage (50-100 words):
a) Identify the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS) you would assign to Gail on her arrival at the triage via the ambulance bay without any nursing assessment findings. Provide a rationale for your score
b) What location in the emergency department would you allocate Gail for assessment and treatment? Provide a rationale for your answer.

Task 2 patient assessments (50-100 words):
a) Would you perform a secondary survey on the patient? Provide a rationale for your answer
b) Would you perform an ECG on Gail? Provide a rationale for your answer
c) Using the ECG provided, calculate the patient's heart rate and Identify the rhythm. Provide a brief explanation of how you came to this conclusion.

Task 3 focused assessments (200-250 words):
a) Identify the specific body system(s) related to Gail's presenting condition, you would conduct a focussed assessment. Provide a rationale for conducting this type of nursing assessment(s).

Task 4 medication management (200-250 words):
a) Critically evaluate the pharmacological pain management prescribed for Gail. What medication would you use, if any, to treat Gail's pain? Provide a rationale for your answer.

Task 5 patient safety (200-250 words):
a) Identifying any concerns, complications or issues that may develop for Gail or the nursing staff as a consequence of a prolonged stay in the emergency department. Briefly explain why they may be an issue or concern.

Attachment:- Emergency Nursing Case Scenario.rar