You are caring for a patient who is hospitalized following a total hip replacement. What would the nurse do to prevent inward rotation of the patient's hip when the patient is in a partial lateral position?
A) Use an abduction pillow
B) Align the head with the spine and support it with a pillow
C) Support the back with a small pillow
D) Place trochanter rolls under the greater trochanter
Ans: A
Feedback: Raised, padded commode seats may also be warranted for patients who must avoid flexing the hips greater than 90 degrees when transferring to a toilet. It is important that the nurse teach the patient hip precautions (ie, no adduction past the midline, no flexion greater than 90 degrees, and no internal rotation); abduction pillows can be used to keep the hip in correct alignment if precautions are warranted.
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