[Expert Solution]: Questions 1: Eleanor is 82 years old, and…

Questions 1: Eleanor is 82 years old, and yesterday, had an internal fixation of her fractured neck of femur (#NOF). The surgery was successful, and she is now encouraged to start walking. Provide your understanding of why this is important – include rationales to support your answer. • Encouraging Eleanor to start walking is to decrease or prevent the risk for venous stasis as mobility restores normal circulatory function. • Mobility is essential to maintain optimal peripheral tissue perfusion as this help to prevent or decrease serious complications associated with post joint surgery such as DVT. • Generally, ambulation is encouraged for by postoperative patients (depending on type of surgery) These actions reduce the potential for postoperative complications, including atelectasis, pneumonia, thrombophlebitis, skin breakdown, muscle weakness, and decreased Gl motility.