The nurse is preparing a client for a hip replacement with the use of porous-coated cementless joint components. What does the nurse know is the benefit of this type of component?

The nurse is preparing a client for a hip replacement with the use of porous-coated cementless joint components. What does the nurse know is the benefit of this type of component?



a) The component is less expensive because there is no cement used.
b) It prevents the client from developing infection related to the application of cement in the joint spaces.
c) The client will not reject the prosthesis because there is no cement on the prosthetics.
d) It allows the bone to grow into the prosthesis and securely fix the joint replacement in place.




Answer: D


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