The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient recovering from right total hip replacement. Which patient statement indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "Keep legs apart."
b. "Lie prone in bed."
c. "Move right leg closer to the left leg."
d. "Do not bear any weight on the left leg."
ANS: A
Prevention of dislocation is a major nursing responsibility. Correct positioning of the surgical leg is critical. The primary goals are to prevent hip adduction which is done by keeping the legs apart. B. C. D. These actions will not prevent hip adduction.
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The postpartum unit nurse is caring for a client who delivered a term stillborn infant yesterday
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To promote accuracy and safety, the medication label should be checked ________ before the medication is administered to the patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).