Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A raised toilet seat keeps hips above knees, preventing dislocation post-hip arthroplasty. Heat risks inflammation, moving the stronger leg first is for canes, and twisting increases dislocation risk.