A daughter brings her 77-year-old mother to the Emergency Department after falling in her home. The daughter states, "I hope she hasn't broken her hip." Which of the following would the nurse assess if the client did sustain a hip fracture?
A) Internal rotation of the affected extremity
B) Lengthening of the affected extremity
C) Bruising in the abdominal area
D) Severe pain radiating to the knee
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