Which of the following patients would be a possible candidate for subacute care?
A. An older person who has had a total hip replacement
B. A middle-aged adult who has had the gallbladder removed
C. A teen who has had an appendectomy
D. A child who has had a cast applied to a fractured arm
Answer: A
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