The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a right hip replacement. For which position is the nurse attempting to achieve when a pillow is placed between the legs during turning?
a. Flexion of the knees
b. Abduction of the thighs
c. Adduction of the hip joint
d. Hyperextension of the knees
ANS: B
A trapezoid-shaped abduction pillow (sometimes called a triangular pillow), splint, wedge, or regular bed pillows may be used between the legs to maintain abduction and prevent adduction. Some research, however, indicates that these precautions may not be necessary and may slow recovery. A. D. The pillow is not used to support knee flexion or hyperextension. C. Adduction of the hip joint is to be prevented.
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