This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario MED 38 – Susan Weil – Hip Fracture – Pulmonary Embolism on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Susan Weil is a 76-year-old white 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 have been uneventful except for moderate blood loss and a blood transfusion. During this scenario, learners must assess and manage care for this postoperative patient.

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