Mary Lou and Rob Brady
Overview
Mary Lou Brady is a 20-year-old female who had a right-sided stroke eight days ago. She was in the hospital for four days and is now in an acute care rehabilitation center, where she is having some difficulty acclimating to her new life and body changes.
Mary Lou is a patient in the medical surgical/rehabilitation center. She is eight days post-stroke and participates in rehabilitation for three hours every morning and afternoon. Her husband and family have been an excellent support system for her, but she is struggling with the demands of her rehabilitation. The nurse will complete a psychosocial and neurologic assessment on Mary Lou before she goes to her physical and occupational therapy for the day.
Finish the Story Assignment
Learners have now seen Mary Lou at three snapshots in time. What do they think her life will be like three months from now? What about 20 years from now, as she ages?
Author Information
Colleen Meakim, MSN, RN, CHSE, ANEF
Bette Mariani, PhD, RN, ANEF
Susan Meyers, PhD, RN, RNC, CRNP
Suzanne C. Smeltzer, EdD, RN, FAAN, ANEF
Villanova University College of Nursing
Villanova, PA
(Original Maternal Child Health Scenario created by: C. Weingarten, C. H. Meakim, A. McKeever, & M. L. Bradley (2014). Clinical Simulation – Care of the Healthy Postpartum Woman who has a Disability. Villanova, PA: Villanova University College of Nursing)
The Mary Lou and Rob Brady unfolding case content was reviewed in 2023.
Mary Lou and Rob Brady
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