The nurse working in the orthopedic clinic knows that a client with which factor has an absolute contraindication for having a total joint replacement?

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Osteoporosis is a contraindication to joint replacement because the bones have a high risk of shattering as the new prosthesis is implanted.The client who needs fillings should have them done prior to the surgery.Age greater than 85 is not an absolute contraindication.A urinary tract infection can be treated prior to surgery.

The Nurse Working in the Orthopedic Clinic Knows That a Client