Your patient is a 56-year-old woman who just had a left total hip arthroplasty (posterior surgical approach) secondary to severe osteoarthritis. You are going to assist her to sitting for the first time after surgery. Which of the following is the best technique to use?

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The long-sitting position is the best technique to use when assisting a patient to sitting for the first time after a left total hip arthroplasty (posterior surgical approach). This position helps to prevent dislocation of the new hip joint.

Your Patient Is a 56-Year-Old Woman Who Just Had a Left