A Patient Has Hip Replacement Surgery Using the Posterior Approach

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has hip replacement surgery using the posterior approach. Which patient action requires rapid intervention by the nurse?

• A) The patient uses crutches with a swing-to gait.
• B) The patient leans over to pull shoes and socks on.
• C) The patient sits straight up on the edge of the bed.
• D) The patient bends over the sink while brushing the teeth.

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