A Client Is Undergoing Surgery for a Fractured Hip

Multiple Choice

A client is undergoing surgery for a fractured hip.The surgeon has expressed that careful attention will be paid to preserving the epiphyseal plate.Which client will require this precaution during surgery?

A) A post-menopausal paraplegic
B) A 32-year-old competitive body builder
C) A prepubescent girl who is a vegetarian
D) An 85-year-old woman with osteoporosis