Family concern about a resident’s meal choice
RN OSCE practice station
Patient communication · 2 min to read · 8 min to perform
Try a real conversation · RN OSCEAI practice
Complete the supplied practice record.
Dorothy GreenI would like to be asked what I enjoy eating.
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You are the RN in an aged care facility. Dorothy Green, aged 85, has diabetes and decision-making capacity. Her daughter asks you to remove all preferred foods and not tell Dorothy why. Explore Dorothy’s goals, respond to her daughter’s concern and agree on a respectful care review. Complete the supplied practice record. Daughter Jane is present. You have eight minutes; describe and select physical actions in this online exercise.
What this station tests
- Dorothy’s capable choices cannot be replaced by Jane’s food restrictions.
- Ask permission before discussing her health with family.
- Enjoyment and nutritional goals belong in the diabetes-plan review.
- Use GP and dietitian input without secrecy or independent restriction.
Sources for the clinical content
- ACSQHC: Making informed choices (informed consent)
- ACSQHC: Comprehensive Care Standard
- ACSQHC: Communicating for Safety Standard
An original practice scenario with invented patients. Not an exam question.