The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has had a right total hip replacement. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

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Keeping legs apart helps to prevent dislocation of the new hip joint. Moving the right leg closer to the left leg may cause hip dislocation. Bearing weight on the left leg may also cause hip dislocation. Lying prone in bed is not recommended after a hip replacement.

The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching for a Patient Who Has