Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Inform the assistive personnel of the client's weight-bearing status.
Rationale:
✴Informing the AP about the client’s weight-bearing status is crucial to prevent injury and ensure safe mobility post-surgery.
✴This promotes interdisciplinary communication and reinforces delegation with essential context.
✴Assessing the incision, instructing clients to cross legs, or flexing hips beyond 90 degrees may pose safety risks or are outside the AP's role.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4
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