A 68-year-old female client who had a total hip replacement is to be discharged because her healing is almost complete. Which of the following would be most important for this client?
A) Advising the client to avoid red meat
B) Urging her to keep the affected limb in an elevated position
C) Educating the client about the effects of menopause
D) Exploring factors related to the client's home environment
D
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Exploring factors related to the older adult client's home environment and determining a plan for continued rehabilitation before discharge is most important. The client should be encouraged to eat foods rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Because the healing is almost complete, the client need not always keep the affected limb elevated unless prescribed to do so. Because the client is in her late 60s, she is most likely to have already undergone menopause. Therefore, educating her about the effects of menopause is not as important.
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