A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 1 right hip replacement. How should the nurse position the patient?
A) Keep the patients hips in abduction at all times.
B) Keep hips flexed at no less than 90 degrees.
C) Elevate the head of the bed to high Fowlers.
D) Seat the patient in a low chair as soon as possible.
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