Clinical Simulation: Real Life RN Nursing Care of Children 3.0 – Gastroenteritis

Clinical Simulation: Real Life RN Nursing Care of Children 3.0 – Gastroenteritis and
Dehydration
Objectives:
Identify pathophysiology of gastroenteritis, including the complication of dehydration.
Identify the diagnostic testing that is completed for a client who has gastroenteritis
Identify primary assessment factors for a child who has dehydration.
Plan and prioritize evidence-based care for a client admitted with a new diagnosis of
gastroenteritis and dehydration.
Use clinical reasoning to promote a positive outcome for a client who has gastroenteritis
and dehydration.
Identify important nursing considerations for medications used in treating children who
have dehydration.
Communicate effectively and therapeutically with a client and family of a client who has
a diagnosis of gastroenteritis and is positive for salmonella.
Complete an accurate and effective SBAR communication.
Describe teaching considerations for the client and family experiencing salmonella
infection, and prevention measures including safe food handling.
Scenario Overview: This scenario focuses on a 4-year-old child who has a diagnosis of
gastroenteritis and dehydration. It incorporates client- centered concepts related to isolation
precautions, which students will be required to implement. Nursing-focused concepts include
using SBAR for interprofessional communication, and making priority decisions as to the next
step following an admission assessment
Tasks:
1. Complete Active Learning Templates.
Basic Concept: Isolation Precautions
Growth and Development: 4-Year-Old
Medication: Potassium Chloride, Clotrimazole, Promethazine
Nursing Skill: Pediatric IV Infusion
System Disorder: Dehydration, Gastroenteritis, Salmonella Infection
2. Review content outline at end of lesson plan.
3. Reflect on ethical dilemmas uncovered during scenario watching or debriefing. Describe an
“Aha” moment experienced during the simulation. What are some of the aspects of the client’s
care you didn’t feel prepared for after doing care planning?
Do the tasks, i will share the files of templates