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

Explain the formation and importance of the myelin sheath.

Understand how neurons receive and integrate information.

Describe the cell body's role in the neuron's function.

Grasp the concept of the axon membrane as a gatekeeper in neural activities.

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