The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 24 hours ago. Which action should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?

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The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 24 hours ago. Which action should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Keeping the affected leg in a neutral position (B) prevents hip dislocation post-replacement. Sitting (A) or lying flat (D) risks adduction, and active ROM (C) is too early.

Question 2 of 5

For which common physiologic complications will the nurse observe in a client with impaired mobility? Select one that apply..

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pressure injuries (A),are complications of immobility. Bloody diarrhea (B) is unrelated.

Question 3 of 5

Which health promotion strategies and actions are most appropriate for the nurse to perform when caring for a client who has a chronic health problem that interferes with gas exchange? Select one that apply..

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Vaccinations (A) hand hygiene (C) bronchodilators (D) and incentive spirometry (E) improve gas exchange. Sleeping flat (B) worsens gas exchange. Increasing oxygen flow (F) is unsafe without orders.

Question 4 of 5

When positioning a bed pan for a bedridden patient

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A warm and powdered bed pan prevents sticking and discomfort. Size (A) is important but not specific single room (B) is unrelated and color (D) is irrelevant to function.

Question 5 of 5

In communication

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Silence in communication often shows attentiveness to the patient's verbal and non-verbal cues. Stress relief (A) understanding reality (B) and pondering decisions (C) are less specific to silence's role in communication.

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