Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post-operative from a right hip arthroplasty. While transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse should examine the client for which of the following manifestations of dislocation of the hip prosthesis.
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Shortening of the leg is a classic sign of hip dislocation post-arthroplasty.