The home care nurse is making a follow-up visit to a client who had total hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding postoperative routine?
A. "My daughter helps me put on my elastic hose every day."
B. "Even though I'm using a walker, I still have a limp."
C. "Now that I'm stronger, I no longer need the raised toilet seat."
D. "Each day I try to increase my walking time by at least 10 minutes."
C
The purpose of the raised toilet seat is not to increase the ease with which a client can rise from the sitting position, but to prevent hyperflexion of the hip, which could dislodge or dislocate the prosthesis.
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