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.