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

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The resident who has undergone hip surgery and has returned to the nursing center is at an increased risk for pressure ulcers, constipation, and confusion. Pressure ulcers may develop due to immobility and prolonged pressure on one area of the body during the recovery period. Constipation may occur due to changes in activity level, diet, and medication use. Confusion may also be observed due to the effects of anesthesia and pain medications. Depression, skin tears, and burns; incontinence, hair loss, and stomatitis; diarrhea, bleeding, and infection are not the most common post-operative complications associated with hip surgery recovery.

A Resident Fell in the Shower and Fractured His Right