What This Document Is
This is a pre-simulation “Thao Ticket” for students in the Medical Surgical Nursing (MS1) course at Denver College of Nursing, focused on a post-operative colon resection scenario with patient Lou Thao. It’s a preparatory assignment to be completed *before* a simulation exercise. The deadline for submission is 0730 the day before the simulation.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is for nursing students preparing for a hands-on simulation. It ensures students begin the simulation with foundational knowledge regarding the patient’s condition, potential complications, and relevant cultural considerations. Successful completion, paraphrased and properly cited, is required for participation. Incomplete submissions will be returned for revision.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a preparation tool, not a comprehensive learning resource. It requires independent research and application of course concepts. It does not provide answers, but rather prompts critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes: patient background (Lou Thao, post-op colon resection, allergies), course objectives related to chronic illness, ethical considerations, and medication calculation. It presents six specific questions requiring students to research and answer, covering topics like Buddhism and healthcare, fluid volume deficits, third-spacing pathophysiology, expected post-operative bowel function, and symptom differentiation between hemorrhage and third spacing. It also requires the creation of a Nursing Care Plan using a provided template. This preview *does not* include the answers to the questions, the Nursing Care Plan template, or the full details of the simulation scenario.
