The nurse is caring for a patient who is to be discharged from the hospital 5 days after insertion of a femoral head prosthesis using a posterior approach. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for additional instruction?
a. "I should not cross my legs while sitting."
b. "I will use a toilet elevator on the toilet seat."
c. "I will have someone else put on my shoes and socks."
d. "I can sleep in any position that is comfortable for me."
ANS: D
The patient needs to sleep in a position that prevents excessive internal rotation or flexion of the hip. The other patient statements indicate that the patient has understood the teaching.
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