ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2023 With NGN 180 Questions And Answers Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following total hip arthroplasty.
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Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Keep an abduction pillow between the client's legs. This helps maintain proper alignment and prevents excessive internal rotation of the hip, reducing the risk of dislocation. Elevating the affected leg on a pillow (
B) may not provide adequate support. Raising the head of the bed to a high-fowlers position (
A) and positioning the knees higher than the hips (
C) do not directly address hip alignment.
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