Learning objective: | Recognise and respond appropriately to acute patient deterioration (hypovolemia). |
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Simulation deliverers: | A total of seven nurse teachers were involved in organising the simulation exercise. |
One operator and one facilitator were present in each simulation group. | |
Patient information: | A 75-year-old female patient hospitalised with cancer. She has gone through surgery (hemicolectomy) and been moved to the surgical ward. |
Simulation phases: | 1. Briefing (60 min): |
- Recalling the patient information and the learning objective | |
- Selection of an active participant or observer role. | |
2. Scenario (15 min) | |
- Working through the scenario (with support from a nurse teacher if required). | |
3. Debriefing (45 min) | |
- Participating in a debriefing structured into four phases: reaction, description, analysis and application. | |
Roles in the scenario: | Registered nurse × 2, relative, physician and observers |