Posted: July 10th, 2017
Nurse Sandra had just received a postoperative total hip replacement client from the recovery unit. Which is the best position in which she should place the client?
A. Side-lying with the affected leg externally rotated.
B. Side-lying with the affected leg internally rotated.
C. On the nonoperative side with the legs abducted.
D. On the nonoperative side with the legs adducted.
Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins.