A Client Is Scheduled for Elective Hip Replacement and Will

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for elective hip replacement and will be admitted postoperatively to the orthopedic unit for care.What should the nurses use to help plan this client's care?

• A)Informal nursing care plan
• B)Formal nursing care plan
• C)Standardized care plan
• D)Individualized care plan

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Definitions:

Primary Care Rotation

A period of medical training focused on the comprehensive, continuous care of patients of all ages in a variety of clinical settings.

Acute Care

Medical treatment given for a brief but severe episode of illness, injury, or surgery, often requiring hospitalization for monitoring, diagnostic testing, or emergency care.

Teen Pregnancy

Pregnancy occurring in individuals under the age of 20.

Dropout Rate

The percentage of individuals who discontinue their education or training before completion within a given period or cohort.