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?

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Exploring factors related to the client's home environment is the most important as the client is being discharged and will be returning home. The client's home environment should be assessed for any potential hazards and modifications should be made if necessary to ensure the client's safety and promote healing. Advising the client to avoid red meat and educating the client about the effects of menopause may be important for the client's overall health but are not specifically related to her recent hip replacement surgery. Urging her to keep the affected limb in an elevated position may be important for a period immediately after the surgery but is not necessarily relevant at this stage in her healing process.

A 68-Year-Old Female Client Who Had a Total Hip Replacement