The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has had a right total hip replacement. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "Keep legs apart."
b. "Move right leg closer to the left leg."
c. "Do not bear any weight on the left leg."
d. "Lie prone in bed."
ANS: A
Prevention of dislocation is a major nursing responsibility. Correct positioning of the surgical leg is critical. The primary goals are to prevent hip adduction.
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