A nurse manager in a community health clinic is reviewing the charts of four clients. Which of the following illnesses should the nurse manager recognize as a national notifiable condition?

A. Notify spiritual support personnel about a client who requests a visit.

While spiritual support is essential for some patients, it is not the priority in this situation where the focus is on physical and functional recovery after hip arthroplasty.

B. Ask social services to inform a client about community support organizations.

Community support organizations are valuable, but the immediate concern for a post-hip arthroplasty patient is more about the physical and rehabilitation aspects.

C. Request a dietitian consult for a client who asks for information about a vegan diet.

Dietary concerns are important, but in the context of post-hip arthroplasty, the primary focus is on activity restrictions and rehabilitation.

D. Inform the physical therapist of activity restrictions for a client following a hip arthroplasty.

This is the priority action. After a hip arthroplasty, restrictions on certain activities and the need for rehabilitation and physical therapy are crucial for the patient's recovery and prevention of complications.

A. Orienting staff members to a new piece of equipment that will be used in the home setting.

While orienting staff to new equipment is important for competence, it is not a direct measure of care quality. It is more related to staff training and familiarity with equipment.

B. Tracking the number of postoperative clients who are readmitted to the acute care facility.

Explanation: Tracking the number of postoperative clients who are readmitted to the acute care facility is a measure of care quality. Monitoring readmissions can reveal trends and patterns that may indicate areas for improvement in the care provided, such as postoperative care protocols, patient education, and follow-up procedures. This data helps assess the effectiveness of the care provided and guides efforts to enhance the quality of care.

C. Teaching clients' family members how to care for a wound in the home setting.

Teaching family members is an essential component of care, but it is focused on patient and caregiver education rather than providing direct feedback on care quality.

D. Organizing an event to improve the morale of the home health staff.

Organizing an event to improve staff morale is related to staff well-being and teamwork but does not directly measure or provide feedback on the quality of care delivered to clients.