While caring for a patient with a hip fracture, the nurse will instruct the patient to do what to prevent the most common complication associated with a hip fracture?
A) Take the prescribed stool softener daily.
B) Use the prescribed oxygen with ambulation.
C) Increase fluid intake.
D) Avoid movement of the feet and ankles
Answer: INCREASE FLUID INTAKE
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