Caring for postoperative hip replacement patient

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Scenario: Hip Fracture/Blood Transfusion MS-37-Susan Weil-Hip Fracture/Blood Transfusion Please review the following PRIOR to your simulation experience: How to perform a complete physical assessment, including a focused musculoskeletal assessment How to identify abnormal findings and discusses implications How to perform a blood transfusion How to care for a postoperative hip replacement patient MEDICATIONS: Dextrose 5% in ½ Normal Saline, Normal Saline, Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone Answer these questions prior to Simulation Session (Attach answers to this ticket for admission to simulation session. Without this ticket and completed questions you will not be allowed to participate in the scheduled scenarios).

1. What special precautions need to be in place when caring for a postoperative hip replacement patient?

2. What signs and symptoms should tell the nurse the patient may need a blood transfusion (list all possible signs and symptoms)?

3. What is the role step by step of a RN and LPN when administering a blood transfusion (from start to finish)?

4. If an adverse reaction to a blood transfusion occurs, what signs and symptoms may the patient have?

5. What are the first 4 things you would do if you suspect an adverse reaction is occurring during a blood transfusion?

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