A Client Has a Fractured Hip That Will Require Surgery

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client has a fractured hip that will require surgery to repair. The physician has stated that the client will receive a replacement of the ball portion of the hip, but not the socket. Which procedure will this client be undergoing?

• A) Hip compression screw
• B) Hemiarthroplasty
• C) Open reduction internal fixation
• D) Anterolateral joint replacement

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland responsible for producing steroid hormones including cortisol and aldosterone.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, which will develop into the muscles, bones, and circulatory system.

Neural Crest Cells

Embryonic cells that give rise to a diverse range of cell types, including neurons, glial cells, and melanocytes.

Tropic Hormone

A type of hormone that primarily affects the function of endocrine glands and regulates the secretion of other hormones.