A patient recovering from a total hip replacement develops a fever and redness at the surgical site. What should the nurse consider first when assessing this patient?
A. Pathological fracture
B. Subacute osteoporosis
C. Development of osteomyelitis
D. Undiagnosed osteitis deformans
Answer: C
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a. health care reform. b. universal health care. c. health care for the underserved. d. treating mental and substance abuse disorders.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false