Intraoperative care
-Provide a safe and calm environment, recognizing the cognitive, psychosocial, and behavioral needs of elderly patients to include
-ensuring patient retains glasses and hearing aids if applicable to maximize communication ,
-communicating comorbidities with treatments and medications to the OR team,
-orienting and reorienting the patient as needed,and
-limiting environmental disruptions.
-Monitor the patient continuously for signs of delirium.
-Observe for adverse effects of anesthetics, sedatives, or analgesics.