Clinical reasoning Scenario: A 76-year-old man is admitted to the post anaesthesia care unit (PACU) following an arthroplasty of his right hip. He is complaining of pain and difficulty taking a deep...

Clinical reasoning Scenario:

A 76-year-old man is admitted to the post anaesthesia care unit (PACU) following an arthroplasty of his right hip. He is complaining of pain and difficulty taking a deep breath.

1. Develop an evidence-based plan of care for this patient that addresses priorities from admission to the unit until discharge.


2. What resources would you use to identify the current safe practice guidelines for this older patient?