Author Question: When performing a cleansing on a client postoperative left hip replacement, the nurse properly ... (Read 70 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When performing a cleansing on a client postoperative left hip replacement, the nurse properly positions the client:

1. Lying on the right side with legs abducted.
2. Lying on the left side with legs abducted.
3. Lying on the back with legs abducted.
4. Sitting on a bedside commode or toilet with legs abducted.

Question 2

After the client teaching has been completed, the nurse identifies which of the following as potential evaluation outcomes? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Teaching might have to be modified.
2. Follow-up teaching might be needed.
3. Behavior changes immediately.
4. Clients might forget some things.
5. Review is seldom necessary.

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Normally the client would be positioned in the left lateral position with the right leg acutely flexed, but this client had surgery on the left hip, and would not tolerate this position. As a result, the nurse would position the client on her back with the legs abducted. Sitting on the commode would reduce the efficiency of the solution instillation, as it would be going against gravity.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4
Rationale: Teaching plans might have to be modified if learning outcomes have not been met.