Scenario One
Jaxson is a 5 year old boy who lives with both parents and his older sister in the suburbs of a large
city. Jaxson was diagnosed with Type I diabetes 2 years ago which has been well managed by his
parents. He is developing normally and is about to start pre-school. As he will need to become
more independent in the management of his diabetes he requires further education on how to test
his blood glucose level (BGL). It is your role as the practice nurse of his local medical centre to teach
him how to do this.
Scenario Two
Charlotte is a 13 year old girl who lives with her father and her younger brother in a small house in
the suburbs. Her mother passed away four years ago and Charlotte often stays with her
grandmother during the week to be closer to school. Charlotte has made an appointment with the
school nurse because she is concerned about when menstruation will commence. You are the school
nurse working with Charlotte today.
Scenario Three
You are the registered nurse working in a Women’s health centre. Jessica is a healthy 36 year old
mother of 2 young children aged 4 and 7. Jessica has become more aware of the risk of breast
cancer due to her maternal aunt’s recent diagnosis and subsequent treatment and she is seeking
education regarding how she can be proactive in her health care.