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An Older Adult Patient Is Postoperative for a Total Hip

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An older adult patient is postoperative for a total hip joint replacement. Which nursing care is inappropriate for this patient on the day of surgery?


A) Assisted out of bed the evening of surgery
B) Provided with an elevated toilet seat
C) Medicated with oral pain medications
D) Prescribed weight-bearing is maintained

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