149k views
3 votes
An older adult patient had a hip replacement. when should the patient begin with assisted ambulation with a walker? 2 to 3 weeks 72 hours 1 week 24 hours

2 Answers

5 votes
24 hours should be good!!
User Mourodrigo
by
8.1k points
4 votes

Answer:

The answer is 2 to 3 weeks

Step-by-step explanation:

This stage is known as cemented rehabilitation from 0 to 3 weeks and is the first objective, among which is:

-Decreased pain.

-Reduction of edema.

-Prepare the patient in sensitivity work.

-Prepare the patient in the work of cardiovascular conditioning.

-Prepare the elderly patient for the use of the walker.

User Tracy Zhou
by
7.4k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.