A client who has had total hip replacement surgery asks the nurse when she will be able to use a regular-height toilet seat again.What is the nurse's best response?

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When the client is able to walk without a limp,the artificial joint is seated sturdily enough in place that it will not be dislocated or dislodged by overflexing it.At that time,the client will no longer need assistive devices or ambulatory aids.With staples removed,holding the leg off the bed and taking Coumadin do not affect readiness to bend the hip enough to use a regular toilet seat.

A Client Who Has Had Total Hip Replacement Surgery Asks