A 7-year-old boy named Liam presents to the emergency department with his father, David. Liam has had a high fever for the past four days, a persistent barking cough, and a new onset rash that began on his face this morning. His father reports that Liam has been unusually tired, preferring to lie on the couch, and has eaten very little over the past two days. He has been drinking small amounts but seems less interested in fluids today. Mark is visibly anxious, expressing concern that Liam has “never been this sick before.” His father states that Liam attends a local elementary school, and his immunization records are incomplete due to parental vaccine hesitancy.
Game synopsis:
In this pediatric case, nursing students assess a 7-year-old boy with fever, cough, and a facial rash. The scenario challenges learners to identify signs of measles, implement appropriate isolation precautions, and engage in sensitive, evidence-informed communication with a vaccine-hesitant parent.
Suggested target audience:
Nursing students enrolled in a pediatric theory or clinical practicum.
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