Introduction

In this scenario, learners will care for an older adult who has had surgery to repair a fractured hip. Learners will identify risk factors and choose priority assessments to complete, evaluate findings and determine which findings require further investigation or intervention. The simulation will take place over several hours during a day shift on an orthopaedic surgical unit. 

By the end of this scenario, participants will be able to:

1. Utilize therapeutic communication techniques when assessing and providing care to a hospitalized older adult.
2. Incorporate best practices into care of a hospitalized older adult.
3. Identify priority health assessments for a hospitalized older adult.
4. Prioritize and implement interventions based on assessment findings.