The nurse caring for a client who has undergone total hip replacement (THR) assesses for manifestations of the most common and serious complication after hip surgery, which is
A) contractures.
B) deep vein thrombosis.
C) infection.
D) prosthesis dislocation.

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Venous thromboembolism, the most common and most serious complication after THR, can be manifested as a deep vein thrombosis. Infection is another complication, but is not seen as often.

The Nurse Caring for a Client Who Has Undergone Total