Pain management and mobilisation

Name of the scenario: Pain Management and Mobilisation
Learning objectives In the end of this scenario the students will be able to demonstrate the following learning objectives	Reasoning and communication skills and ethical issues Demonstrate effective multidisciplinary communication Illustrate the process of obtaining Informed consent Outline the rights and responsibilities of patients in healthcare settings Communicate with patients about analgesia and mobility options Collaborate with patients to engage in shared ethical-decision-making considering diverse values Demonstrate effective conflict resolution strategies
Simulation scenario	A 30-year-old patient is post ORIF malleolus repair. The patient has been refusing to take analgesia medication in view of the potential side-effects. As a nurse you have just finished assisting the patient with bathing in bed and the physiotherapist is waiting so that both of you can help the patient mobilize out of bed. As a physiotherapist you are due to mobilize the patient out of bed for the first time after surgery. However, the patient has a pain score of 8/10 and does not wish to mobilize or take the medication prescribed. (patient visibly in pain whilst in bed)
Preparation and equipment	10-minute briefing 20-minute scenario 15-20 minutes debriefing Crutches, medication, ID bracelet, treatment chart (patient file) shoes, bed, sheets, armchair.