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Changing pain, mobility and respiratory observations after surgery

Build a complete assessment picture, hold at least two competing interpretations, and hand over transparently including what remains uncertain.

Synthetic / educational simulationPostoperative
Person-centred context

Synthetic patient profile

Profile
Synthetic adult, 46 years (simulated), day one after elective abdominal surgery
Setting
Surgical ward, first postoperative day, simulated environment
Timeline
Simulated late shift, 14:00 → 21:00
Narrative
The person is reluctant to take analgesia offered and has not mobilised beyond the chair. Respiratory rate is slightly higher on the most recent set.
Goals & preferences
Simulated preference: wants to mobilise and go home; anxious about pain during movement.
Case objective

What this case practises

  • · Assessment completeness
  • · Competing interpretations
  • · Safety-netting
  • · Transparent handoff
Context

History & social context

History
  • · Elective abdominal surgery (simulated)
  • · No prior surgery recorded
Social context
  • · Two young children at home
  • · Partner able to support for one week
Stated preferences
  • · Wants to avoid 'strong painkillers'
  • · Asks to be told before anything changes