An otherwise healthy client is scheduled to undergo a hip replacement to manage osteoarthritis. When providing education concerning the procedure, the client asks if she should be concerned about complications
The nurse best responds by replying: 1. "Complications may occur with any surgical procedure, so let's discuss the common ones.".
2. "Complications are variable, so it's difficult to predict.".
3. "Your health care provider will be in to discuss complications with you just before the surgery.".
4. "You are healthy and should have an uneventful recovery.".
"Complications may occur with any surgical procedure, so let's discuss the common ones.".
Rationale: Complications can result from any surgery. The client should be aware of the most common problems. Advising the client that complications are "variable" does not meet the question posed to the nurse. Waiting until just before the surgery is too late to begin discussing complications. The client's overall health does impact the incidence of complications, but it does not negate their occurrence.
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