What This Document Is
This document is an i-Human case study assignment for Chamberlain University’s NR 601: Primary Care Of The Maturing & Aged Family Practicum course. It presents a patient case – Ella West – exhibiting confusion and memory loss, requiring students to gather a patient history through interactive questioning. The case is designed for “Learning Mode,” providing feedback after each section and a performance overview upon completion.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is for NR 601 students preparing for advanced practice nursing roles. It’s used to develop and assess clinical reasoning, diagnostic skills, and interviewing techniques in the context of geriatric care. Students will utilize this case to practice formulating differential diagnoses based on patient and witness responses.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This i-Human case is a simulation and does not replicate the complexities of a real-world patient encounter. It focuses specifically on the history-taking phase and does not include physical examination, diagnostic testing, or treatment planning.
What This Document Provides
The document includes: the case setup instructions, patient demographics (age, weight), a list of available questions to ask the patient and her daughter (the witness), initial patient responses, and hints regarding key areas to explore in the patient’s history (orientation, chief complaints, associated symptoms). It also outlines the grading rubric, noting that a total case play score is *not* provided. This preview *does not* include the full set of patient responses, the complete case narrative, or the final performance feedback.
