You are caring for a patient who has had a right hip replacement. What should the nurse follow when caring for a patient who has just had hip replacement surgery?
A) Keep the hips in abduction.
B) Keep hips flexed at 95 degrees.
C) Elevate the head of the bed to a high Fowler's position.
D) Seat the patient in a low chair.
Ans: A
Feedback: The hips should be kept in abduction by an abductor pillow. Hips should not be flexed more than 90 degrees, and the head of bed should not be elevated more than 60 degrees.
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