A patient is hospitalized following a total hip replacement. To prevent inward rotation of the patient's hip when the patient is in a partial lateral position, the nurse should:
A) Use a triangular 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: A triangular pillow extending from the crest of the ilium to the midthigh prevents outward rotation of the patient's hip.
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