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?

To repair damaged ligaments and tendons in the affected area.

To fix bone fragments together using plates, screws, or other devices.

To stabilize the fractured bone externally using a cast or splint.

To remove damaged cartilage and bone from the affected area.