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A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of postoperative instructions after a total hip replacement surgery. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? (Select all that apply.)
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should use a walker or crutches to avoid putting too much weight on the new hip and prevent dislocation or damage to the prosthesis.
This statement is incorrect and indicates a need for further teaching. The client should not keep the legs crossed when sitting or lying down, as this can cause dislocation of the new hip joint. The client should keep the affected leg in abduction at all times.
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should avoid bending the hip more than 90 degrees when getting dressed or using the toilet, as this can also cause dislocation of the new hip joint. The client should use assistive devices such as a long-handled reacher or a raised toilet seat.
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should take antibiotics as prescribed to prevent infection, which can be a serious complication of hip replacement surgery. The client should also report any signs of fever, chills, or increased pain.
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should report any signs of bleeding, swelling, redness or drainage from the incision, as these can also indicate infection or hematoma formation. The client should keep the incision clean and dry and change the dressing as instructed.
Choice A reason:
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should use a walker or crutches to avoid putting too much weight on the new hip and prevent dislocation or damage to the prosthesis.
Choice B reason:
This statement is incorrect and indicates a need for further teaching. The client should not keep the legs crossed when sitting or lying down, as this can cause dislocation of the new hip joint. The client should keep the affected leg in abduction at all times.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should avoid bending the hip more than 90 degrees when getting dressed or using the toilet, as this can also cause dislocation of the new hip joint. The client should use assistive devices such as a long-handled reacher or a raised toilet seat.
Choice D reason:
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should take antibiotics as prescribed to prevent infection, which can be a serious complication of hip replacement surgery. The client should also report any signs of fever, chills, or increased pain.
Choice E reason:
This statement is correct and does not indicate a need for further teaching. The client should report any signs of bleeding, swelling, redness or drainage from the incision, as these can also indicate infection or hematoma formation. The client should keep the incision clean and dry and change the dressing as instructed.