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Question 50
W . is discussing his postoperative hip replacement expectations . He is advised that
although he will have some discomfort , he should be vocal about asking for pain
medication , because it is essential that he get out of bed and begin ambulating as soon
as possible after his surgery . He expresses some fear and is concerned that his hip won’t
heal properly if he walks on it . The AGACNP reassures him that he must begin
ambulating quickly in order to decrease risk for
A . Decubitus ulcers
B . Scar tissue formation
C . Pneumonia
D. Anxiety