Case study

Instructions

1. Complete either Case Study 1 or Case Study 2.
   • Adapted from Chapter 10 of Finkelman, A. (2023). Professional nursing concepts: Competencies for quality leadership (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
2. Please use APA 7th edition formatting when answering the questions.
3. You must include a minimum of two scholarly resources in your paper.
   • Please avoid the use of noncredible websites such as Wikipedia.
   • You may use your textbook as one of the resources.
4. Length requirements:
   1. For Case Study 1, your paper should be 1–2 pages in length.
   2. For Case Study 2, your presentation should be a minimum of 10 slides

      
      Case Study 1

      A 70-year-old man in very good health experiences a syncopal episode after standing unsupported for 20 minutes. His pulse was 46 and color ashen with circumoral cyanosis. Paramedics were called, and he was taken to the nearest emergency department. After extensive tests and three weeks of home monitoring, it was determined that the patient needed a pacemaker. Following the pacemaker insertion, his cholesterol was elevated, and he was started on medication. The patient stated that he had been put on statins once before by his primary care physician and was not able to tolerate them. This time, the medication was to be closely monitored.One month following his pacemaker insertion and the start of this medication, the patient saw his primary care physician. The physician went over the results of his lab tests, which were collected before the physician visit. When the patient asked about his cholesterol, he was told that no lipid levels had been measured. When the patient further asked about the report on his pacemaker surgery, the physician replied that he had no report.

      Case Questions

      • What could have been done to prevent the confusion that this patient experienced?
      • Where and when might errors have occurred?
      • How does this case reflect the need for interprofessional teamwork?
      • Summarize how this case demonstrates a lack of care coordination, ineffective communication among team members, and potential for error, resulting in patient safety and quality-of-care issues.
      • Have you or a family member experienced similar situations when receiving health care? What happened? Now that you know more about teamwork and quality care, what is your perspective on your experience

        Or. Case Study 2

        You have joined a nursing specialty organization. After you join, you decide you want to be active by volunteering for the legislative committee. At the first meeting you attend, the major topic is the upcoming state elections.

        Case Questions

        • How should the committee prepare for the elections?
        • If you are going to visit a candidate, what might you do to prepare, and what type of questions might you ask?
        • What types of election activities might the committee recommend to the organization membership?