A patient had hip replacement surgery. What intervention is most appropriate to prevent dislocation?
a. Instruct staff to use a fracture pan when the patient needs to toilet.
b. Administer ordered pain medication prior to turning.
c. Elevate the patient's knee on the affected side with a pillow.
d. Apply an abduction splint while the pa-tient is in bed.
D
Patients who have total hip replacement surgery are at risk for hip dislocation. The hip should be maintained in a position of abduction and neutral alignment. Some physicians may require the use of pillows or abduction splints while the patient is in bed. The other actions will not prevent dislocation.
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