Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from a hip fracture repair. The nurse must be ... (Read 64 times)

torybrooks · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from a hip fracture repair. The nurse must be careful to avoid:

A) adduction of the affected leg.
B) hip abduction.
C) flexion of the knee on the affected leg.
D) extension of the knee on the affected leg.

Question 2

When logrolling a client, the nurse should use supportive devices in turning the client in order to:

A) maintain the natural alignment of the client's body.
B) allow the client's leg to rest on the bed.
C) maximize the client's participation.
D) prevent the blood stasis that can lead to skin breakdown.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
To prevent injury, it is important to avoid hip adduction on clients who have had hip replacement surgery.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Logrolling is a technique used for turning clients who have had surgery or an injury involving the back or spine. It maintains spinal alignment, thus preventing injury. It is not performed for the purpose of maximizing the client's participation or preventing blood stasis.