Henry Williams, Part 1
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Henry Williams’s case make you feel?
This scenario was quite frustrating in the sense that it did not allow for
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Henry Williams, Part 1
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Henry Williams’s case make you feel?
This scenario was quite frustrating in the sense that it did not allow for you to ask more questions about
Henry and his wife’s situation that is causing him anxiety. It was interesting to use the SPICES tool and
realize the type of questions that I should be asking for this assessment.
What nursing actions did you feel were appropriate within this scenario?
I think education and support towards Henrys family was vital in this case because his wife seemed very
confused on what was happening, and Henry seemed upset that he kept having to answer his wife. Also,
since this patient is older, the SPICES assessment is important to use to understand other factors that
relate to the patient’s condition and means to getting better.
Scenario Analysis Questions*
EBP What priority problem did you identify for Henry Williams?
Henry still smoking was a priority in this problem because his lungs cannot support that decision
with his COPD.
EBP What is the rationale for recognizing Henry Williams’s shortness of breath and for initiating
actions in a timely manner?
Henry should be treated in a timely manner because of his increased risk of sudden death, he
already has COPD and hypertension and his pO2 saturations are below 90% which means he is in
need of oxygen supplementation. A timely matter for interventions allows for best chance of
recovery and decreased chance of a fatal event like sudden death from a cardiac incident.
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