The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a right hip replacement. When turning the patient, a pillow is placed between the patient's legs to maintain which of these positions?
a. Flexion of the knees
b. Abduction of the thighs
c. Adduction of the hip joint
d. Hyperextension of the knees
ANS: B
A trapezoid-shaped abduction pillow (sometimes called a triangular pillow), splint, wedge, or regular bed pillows may be used between the legs to maintain abduction and prevent adduction. Some research, however, indicates that these precautions may not be necessary and may slow recovery.
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