A Client Is Undergoing Surgery for a Fractured Hip

question 66

Multiple Choice

A client is undergoing surgery for a fractured hip. The surgeon has stated that careful attention will be paid to preserving the epiphyseal plate. Which client will require this precaution during surgery?

• A)A postmenopausal woman with paraplegia
• B)A 32-year-old man who is a competitive body builder
• C)A prepubescent girl who is a vegetarian
• D)An 85-year-old woman with osteoporosis

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