A patient is being discharged 4 days after hip replacement surgery using the posterior approach. Which patient action requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. The patient uses crutches with a swing-to gait.
b. The patient leans over to pull shoes and socks on.
c. The patient sits straight up on the edge of the bed.
d. The patient bends over the sink while brushing teeth.
ANS: B
Leaning over would flex the hip at greater than 90 degrees and predispose the patient to hip dislocation. The other patient actions are appropriate and do not require any immediate action by the nurse to protect the patient.
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