Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Sitting in a straight-backed chair maintains proper hip alignment and prevents excessive flexion or rotation, reducing the risk of prosthesis dislocation post-hip arthroplasty.