A patient has returned to the room after total hip replacement surgery. A nurse identifies that the correct immobilization device to keep the patient from accidentally moving the affected leg to or beyond the midline is a(n)

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An abductor pillow is the correct immobilization device to keep the patient from accidentally moving the affected leg to or beyond the midline. This device helps to maintain proper positioning of the hip joint and prevent dislocation after surgery. Immobilizers, splints, and elastic bandages are not appropriate for this purpose.

A Patient Has Returned to the Room After Total Hip