You are caring for Mr. Woolridge, who has had surgery to repair a fractured right hip. The care plan says to keep his hips abducted. This means that you must keep
A. His right leg away from the center of his body.
B. His right knee bent at a 90-degree angle at all times.
C. His right leg straight in the center of his body.
D. His left leg crossed over his right leg at all times.
Answer: A
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