The nurse is providing care for an elderly client who has been diagnosed with a hip fracture. The client underwent surgery to repair the hip. Which of the following assessments would indicate a risk for delayed wound healing?

A) client participation in activity
B) low levels of calcium
C) low levels of serum transferrin
D) serous sanguinous drainage from the wound


C

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