Reference no: EM133510544

It is six months later; Henry passed away three months ago. Ertha is more confused, cries frequently, and looks everywhere for Henry. She is not eating well and has lost weight. The nurse at the assisted living facility does not feel she meets their guidelines any longer and will need a higher level of care. She asks Ertha's daughter-in-law, Betty, to come in to discuss a move to a long-term care, skilled nursing facility. During the scenario Betty reports that Ertha calls her frequently every day, forgetting that she has called earlier. The nurse will repeat the Mini-Cog and administer the geriatric depression scale. At the end of the simulation the nurse will be expected to contact the primary care provider and use SBAR to report Ertha's behavior and the results of the assessment. The nurse will also discuss her medications and request a transfer order.

1. What are your concerns for this patient?

2. What is the cause of your concern?

3. What information do you need?

4. What are you going to do about it?

5. What is Julia experiencing?

6. What problem solving and leadership skills are/would be demonstrated by the nurse in this scenario?