For non-elderly adult clients who fracture a hip, why is internal fixation or casting of the fracture generally preferred over hip replacement?
A)Internal fixation or casting is preferred because it does not disturb the client's epiphyseal plate.
B)Internal fixation or casting is preferred because of the lower risk of deep vein thrombosis.
C)Internal fixation or casting is preferred because of the shorter recovery time.
D)Internal fixation or casting is preferred because of the limited longevity of hip prostheses.

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A)Non-elderly adults are likely to live beyond the decade or so anticipated lifespan of a replacement hip. Internal fixation and casting are the preferred treatment methods for these clients because hip replacement may eventually necessitate revision surgery, which carries a greater level of risk than the initial hip replacement surgery. Protection of the epiphyseal plate is not a concern in adult clients, because they no longer have epiphyseal plates. Internal fixation, casting, and hip replacement all carry a similar risk of deep vein thrombosis, and none of these methods offers a definitive benefit in terms of recovery time.
B)Non-elderly adults are likely to live beyond the decade or so anticipated lifespan of a replacement hip. Internal fixation and casting are the preferred treatment methods for these clients because hip replacement may eventually necessitate revision surgery, which carries a greater level of risk than the initial hip replacement surgery. Protection of the epiphyseal plate is not a concern in adult clients, because they no longer have epiphyseal plates. Internal fixation, casting, and hip replacement all carry a similar risk of deep vein thrombosis, and none of these methods offers a definitive benefit in terms of recovery time.
C)Non-elderly adults are likely to live beyond the decade or so anticipated lifespan of a replacement hip. Internal fixation and casting are the preferred treatment methods for these clients because hip replacement may eventually necessitate revision surgery, which carries a greater level of risk than the initial hip replacement surgery. Protection of the epiphyseal plate is not a concern in adult clients, because they no longer have epiphyseal plates. Internal fixation, casting, and hip replacement all carry a similar risk of deep vein thrombosis, and none of these methods offers a definitive benefit in terms of recovery time.
D)Non-elderly adults are likely to live beyond the decade or so anticipated lifespan of a replacement hip. Internal fixation and casting are the preferred treatment methods for these clients because hip replacement may eventually necessitate revision surgery, which carries a greater level of risk than the initial hip replacement surgery. Protection of the epiphyseal plate is not a concern in adult clients, because they no longer have epiphyseal plates. Internal fixation, casting, and hip replacement all carry a similar risk of deep vein thrombosis, and none of these methods offers a definitive benefit in terms of recovery time.

For Non-Elderly Adult Clients Who Fracture a Hip, Why Is