This document is a student worksheet designed to accompany a vSim (Virtual Simulation) case study for Nursing Care of Adults II at Adelphi University. It focuses on the case of Vernon Watkins, a 69-year-old male post-hemicolectomy who is experiencing symptoms indicative of a pulmonary embolism.
This assignment is intended for nursing students to practice critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills within a simulated clinical environment. It’s used to prepare students for real-world patient care scenarios, specifically focusing on recognizing and responding to post-operative complications. The vSim activity and associated worksheet are completed as part of course requirements.
This worksheet does *not* provide medical instruction or a complete solution to the case study. It requires students to actively engage with the vSim software and utilize provided resources. It also does not include the full patient data available within the vSim itself.
The full document provides a structured ISBAR (Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) template for students to complete, along with learning outcomes related to data identification and communication. It also outlines the steps for launching and navigating the vSim module and accessing supporting materials.
