A nurse is caring for a client with a hip fracture. The client is scheduled for surgery. When performing an ORIF procedure of a hip, what is the purpose of the internal fixation?

A. To repair damaged ligaments and tendons in the affected area: ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation) is not a procedure for soft tissues like ligaments or tendons. It is primarily for bone fractures. B. To fix bone fragments together using plates, screws, or other devices: ORIF is a surgical procedure used to align and stabilize fractured bones using internal devices such as plates, screws, or rods. C. To stabilize the fractured bone externally using a cast or splint: External stabilization (e.g., casting, external fixation) is not part of internal fixation. ORIF is invasive and internal. D. To remove damaged cartilage and bone from the affected area: This description is more aligned with a joint replacement or debridement, not internal fixation.