An Effective Nursing Activity to Reduce the Risk of Hip

question 4

Multiple Choice

An effective nursing activity to reduce the risk of hip dislocation after hip replacement surgery in the older adult client is for the nurse to:

• A)instruct staff to use a fracture pan when the client needs to toilet.
• B)administer ordered pain medication prior to turning.
• C)elevate the client's knee on the affected side with a pillow.
• D)apply an abduction splint while the client is in bed.

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