The Nurse Would Recognize the Need for Additional Teaching in a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse would recognize the need for additional teaching in a patient after posterior hip replacement when observing which activity?

• A) The patient uses an abductor pillow while in bed.
• B) The patient uses a regular-height toilet seat.
• C) The patient keeps the affected leg and foot turned upright while in bed.
• D) The patient keeps the operative leg straight when getting out of bed and uses the arms to push up out of bed.

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