Game synopsis:
The following virtual simulation addresses topics of discrimination. The scenario and characters are fictional, and the event is not real. The simulation can trigger emotional reactions. Please reach out to your faculty or counselling if you need support
Adedayo Abubakar-Peterson, a 17-year-old patient, had a surgical repair of a lacerated liver (grade 3) from a sports injury (skateboard). The patient has a history of idiopathic juvenile arthritis and clinical depression and is being followed long-term by the children’s hospital.
You are Franco Pensieri, an RN on the surgical floor. Today is post-op day 4. The patient is on continuous monitoring of ECG, 02 monitoring with BP q2h. Peripheral IV insitu right hand, 1 Litre of 5% Dextrose and 0.9% saline, IV pump with rate at 50 mL/hr, Foley, dry surgical dressing.
Suggested target audience:
Nursing students currently completing or who have completed a pediatric theory and clinical placement.