The nurse is transferring a client with a noncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA) from bed to walker. In order to assist the client safely, which action will the nurse encourage before the client uses the walker? The nurse will tell the client to
a. place one foot on floor and hold the walker to stand.
b. push off of the bed with the arms and gain balance on one foot.
c. slowly bear weight on both legs.
d. stand at the bedside on both feet so the nurse can assess for syncope.
B
With a noncemented TKA, the client should not bear weight on the affected leg. The client should push off the bed using the arms and gain balance before grasping the walker. The client should not use the walker in the process of standing because it is not stable enough to steady the client while trying to stand.
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