Question

A client undergoes a total hip replacement. Which statement made by the client indicates to the nurse that the client requires further teaching?

Answer 1

"I don't know if I'll be able to get off that low toilet seat at home by myself."

Step-by-step explanation:

The client is having concern with using the low toilet seat and requires additional training from the nurse. After the total hip replacement surgery, the client must avoid bending ninety degrees or he may have a hip location.

Thus the nurse should advise and instruct the client how to use some assistive devices like the raised toilet seat to prevent any hip flexion. Also placing many pillows between the two legs lowers the risk of dislocation of the hip. The client can also suggests him sock puller which helps to dress the patient with hip replacement preventing excessive bending of the hip.