NURBN2026 ASSESSMENT TASK 3: CLINICAL SCENARIO ESSAY STUDENT MARKING GUIDE
Criteria:
It is essential that you relate all aspects of the essay to the specific case study of Shaun Cross provided.
Mark
Introduction:
This section requires you to introduce the subject and situation to demonstrate your understanding of the key
issues pertinent to Shaun Cross. Only include a summary of the case study in this introductory section.
2.5
Pre–operative care:
Describe the nursing and medical interventions for Shaun in the pre–operative phase. Consider the following:
· The maintenance of normal blood glucose levels (administration of insulin and carbohydrates (CHO) or
equivalent Intravenous therapy (12 Marks)
· Frequency of blood glucose monitoring (2 marks)
· Reference to normal blood glucose levels (2 Marks)
· The recognition (signs and symptoms) of altered blood glucose levels should be considered (4 Marks)
All written work must be supported by relevant and appropriate references.
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Assessment, prevention, and management of post–operative hypoglycaemia:
Describe the nursing interventions required to assess, prevent, and manage hypoglycaemia during Shaun’s post–
operative phase of care. Consider the following:
· Management of nausea and vomiting and re–introduction of diet and fluids (4 Marks)
· The frequency of blood glucose monitoring, prevention strategies such as appropriate CHO administration
or intravenous fluid therapy), and insulin administration (including administration route) (9 Marks)
· Recognition of signs and symptoms associated with hypoglycaemia, and management of hypoglycaemia (5
Marks)