Mr. Deely, 68 years old, is now recovering from a surgery for repair of a hip fracture. Which of the following is an appropriate care for Mr. Deely?
  1. Do not flex the hip more than 30 degrees, don’t let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.
  2. Do not flex the hip more than 60 degrees, don’t let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.
  3. Do not flex the hip more than 90 degrees, don’t let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.
  4. Do not flex the hip more than 120 degrees, don’t let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes.
Explanation
Answer: C - Do not flex the hip more than 90 degrees, don’t let the client cross his legs, and help him put on his shoes. These restrictions prevent dislocation of the new prosthesis.
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