Hip Fracture

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario MED 37 – Susan Weil – Hip Fracture – Blood Transfusion on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Susan Weil is a 76-year-old Caucasian female with a history of hypertension and osteoporosis. After a fall, she was admitted to the medical-surgical unit for hemiarthroplasty. The surgery and postoperative recovery period were uneventful except for moderate blood loss. During this scenario, learners must assess and manage care for this postoperative patient.

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Learning Objectives

– Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with needed interventions
– Communicate effectively with provider and patient
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses