A resident fell in the shower and fractured his right hip.He is back at the nursing center after surgery to repair the hip.You know that he is at risk for which of the following post-operative complications?

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Patients who have undergone hip surgery are at risk for developing pressure ulcers due to the prolonged bed rest, constipation due to decreased activity and potential side effects of pain medications, and confusion due to changes in environment and anesthesia. Depression, skin tears, burns, incontinence, hair loss, stomatitis, diarrhea, bleeding, and infection are not typically associated with hip surgery.

A Resident Fell in the Shower and Fractured His Right