Wrong Patient Medication

As the attending nurse on a chaotic night shift, you've discovered a catastrophic mix-up: Patient Sarah Chen in Room 204 received an epidural meant for Rebecca Martinez in Room 206. With both patients now at risk and legal implications mounting, you have minutes to manage this crisis before it escalates into potential malpractice.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Night Shift Charge Nurse

Conversation Partner

Dr. Victoria Blackwood, Chief of Obstetrics

Setting

Fluorescent-lit nursing station, multiple patient monitors beeping, scattered charts

Location

Saint Michael's Memorial Hospital - Labor & Delivery Ward

Learning Objectives

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Implement immediate medical monitoring for both affected patients

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Document the medication error following hospital protocols

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Initiate proper notification procedures while maintaining patient trust

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Nurse, I just received an emergency page about an epidural administration error. Two patients are at risk, and I need you to explain EXACTLY how this happened under your watch. Choose your words carefully.”

This is how Dr. Victoria Blackwood, Chief of Obstetrics's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#662

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