The nurse is instructing a family member on how to properly position her mother following a total hip replacement. The nurse explains the client's hip should always be kept:
A)
straight with the knee flexed and no pillows.
B)
in an abducted position.
C)
in an adducted position.
D)
totally straight without any pillow between legs.
B
Explanation:
A)
This position keeps the joint from being displaced out of the socket. An adducted or totally straight position may cause the new joint to become dislocated. The leg can be kept straight and fixed if an abductor pillow is used.
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B)
This position keeps the joint from being displaced out of the socket. An adducted or totally straight position may cause the new joint to become dislocated. The leg can be kept straight and fixed if an abductor pillow is used.
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C)
This position keeps the joint from being displaced out of the socket. An adducted or totally straight position may cause the new joint to become dislocated. The leg can be kept straight and fixed if an abductor pillow is used.
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D)
This position keeps the joint from being displaced out of the socket. An adducted or totally straight position may cause the new joint to become dislocated. The leg can be kept straight and fixed if an abductor pillow is used.
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Implementation
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