An older adult client is admitted for the repair of a broken hip. To reduce the risk of infection in the postoperative period, which nursing care interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

The correct answer is: A. Teach the client to use an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake and E. Remove the urinary catheter as soon as possible and encourage voiding. Choice A reason: Teaching the client to use an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake helps prevent postoperative pulmonary complications such as pneumonia. This intervention promotes lung expansion and clears secretions, reducing the risk of infection. Choice B reason: Administering low molecular weight heparin as prescribed is important for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, but it does not directly reduce the risk of infection. Choice C reason: Assessing the pain level and medicating as needed is crucial for patient comfort and mobility, but it does not directly address infection prevention. Effective pain management can indirectly support recovery by enabling better mobility and respiratory function. Choice D reason: Maintaining sequential compression devices while in bed is aimed at preventing DVT, not infections. These devices help improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots. Choice E reason: Removing the urinary catheter as soon as possible and encouraging voiding reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Prompt removal of the catheter minimizes the duration of exposure to potential pathogens, thereby reducing infection risk.