Which of the following would the nurse expect to use to maintain the patient's legs in abduction after total hip replacement surgery?
a. Foot boot
b. Wedge pillow
c. Trochanter roll
d. Sandbags
B
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A A foot boot maintains feet in dorsiflexion.
B A wedge pillow is a triangular pillow made of heavy foam used to maintain the legs in abduction after total hip replacement surgery.
C A trochanter roll prevents external rotation of the hips.
D Sandbags can be used to shape body contours and immobilize an extremity.
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