An effective nursing activity to reduce the risk of hip dislocation after hip replacement surgery in the older adult client is for the nurse to:
A)instruct staff to use a fracture pan when the client needs to toilet.
B)administer ordered pain medication prior to turning.
C)elevate the client's knee on the affected side with a pillow.
D)apply an abduction splint while the client is in bed.

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Clients who have total hip replacement surgery are at risk for hip dislocation. The hip should be maintained in a position of abduction and neutral alignment. Some physicians may require the use of pillows or abduction splints while the client is in bed.

An Effective Nursing Activity to Reduce the Risk of Hip