The Nurse Is Transferring a Client with a Noncemented Total

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is transferring a client with a noncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA) from bed to walker. In order to assist the client safely, which action will the nurse encourage before the client uses the walker? The nurse will tell the client to

• A) place one foot on floor and hold the walker to stand.
• B) push off of the bed with the arms and gain balance on one foot.
• C) slowly bear weight on both legs.
• D) stand at the bedside on both feet so the nurse can assess for syncope.

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