Occupational Therapy Assistant

Category - Implementing Interventions

William is a new nursing home patient who had a hip replacement three days ago. The doctor has ordered that William’s hips be positioned in abduction while he is in bed. What device can you use to position William’s lower extremities while he is in bed?
  1. Wedge cushion
  2. Body pillow
  3. Abductor pillow
  4. Rolled blanket
Explanation
Answer: C. You can use an abductor pillow to position William’s lower extremities while he is in bed. An abductor pillow is specially designed to accommodate both legs and strap them into place, keeping the hips positioned in abduction.
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