This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario MAT 18 – Deborah Nelson – Newborn Care.

Deborah Nelson is a 31-year-old African American female at 37 weeks’ gestation. She was admitted to the labor and delivery unit and is experiencing a long but uneventful labor. The scenario begins with the uncomplicated birth of the newborn. During this scenario, learners must prioritize and implement care of a newborn at birth.