While checking on students who are caring for patients on an orthopedic unit, a nursing instructor would be most concerned if
1. A student assists a patient with a left hip replacement turn to the left side.
2. A student caring for a patient with a right knee replacement assists with continuous passive motion (CPM).
3. A student is noted inserting an abduction pillow between the legs of a patient with right hip replacement.
4. A student uses sterile technique to provide site care to tongs for a patient with cervical traction.
ANS: 1
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