A Client Who Has Had Total Hip Replacement Surgery Asks

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client who has had total hip replacement surgery asks the nurse when she will be able to use a regular-height toilet seat again.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "As soon as you are able to walk without a limp."
• B) "As soon as the staples are removed from the incision."
• C) "When you are off pain medication and warfarin (Coumadin)."
• D) "When you can hold your leg 6 inches off the bed for 5 full minutes."

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