Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Keep the hip in abduction: Maintaining abduction prevents the hip from adducting, which could dislocate the new joint. Generated rationale: Abduction positioning stabilizes the hip prosthesis, reducing the risk of dislocation during the early postoperative period.