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 the following post-operative complications:
A)Depression,skin tears,and burns
B)Pressure ulcers,constipation,and confusion
C)Incontinence,hair loss,and stomatitis
D)Diarrhea,bleeding,and infection

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Post-operative complications that the resident is at risk for after a hip fracture surgery include pressure ulcers (due to prolonged immobility), constipation (due to pain medication and decreased mobility), and confusion (due to anesthesia and surgery). The other options (A, C, and D) are not likely to be directly related to a hip fracture surgery.

A Resident Fell in the Shower and Fractured His Right