Which Patient Is Most Likely to Need Long-Term Nursing Care

Which patient is most likely to need long-term nursing care management?

A) 72-year-old who had a hip replacement after a fall at home
B) 64-year-old who developed sepsis after a ruptured peptic ulcer
C) 76-year-old who had a cholecystectomy and bile duct drainage
D) 63-year-old with bilateral knee osteoarthritis who weighs 350 lb (159 kg)