Your Patient Is a 57-Year-Old Man Who Has Just Had

question 17

Multiple Choice

Your patient is a 57-year-old man who has just had undergone surgical revision of total right hip arthroplasty and is able to comply with his right lower-extremity 30-lb. weight-bearing restriction. Which of the following is the best instruction for a sit-to-stand transfer with his walker?

• A) Extend the right knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position.
• B) Extend the right knee and keep the foot off the ground completely while rising to a standing position.
• C) Extend the left knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position.
• D) Place both feet underneath the body while rising to a standing position.

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