A resident in a rehabilitation facility requires assistance with elimination. The resident underwent a right-sided total hip arthroplasty using a posterior surgical approach two days ago. When positioning this resident to use a fracture bedpan, which action by the practical nurse is most appropriate?
- Instruct the resident to use an overhead trapeze bar to lift the buttocks straight up while keeping the right leg slightly abducted.Cevap
- BElevate the head of the bed to a high-Fowler's position of 80 to 90 degrees to facilitate gravity for easier bowel elimination.
- CTurn the resident onto their left side while allowing the right leg to naturally cross over the midline to slide the pan underneath.
- DSlide a standard, deep-rimmed bedpan under the resident to provide maximum sacral support and prevent spillage.
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The most appropriate action is to instruct the resident to use an overhead trapeze bar to lift the buttocks straight up while keeping the right leg slightly abducted.
For a posterior approach total hip arthroplasty, the hip must not be flexed beyond 90 degrees, and adduction or internal rotation must be completely avoided to prevent prosthesis dislocation. Using an overhead trapeze bar allows the client to lift their pelvis straight up without flexing the hip or rolling, while slight abduction maintains safe joint alignment for the placement of a fracture pan.
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Maintenance of post-operative positioning precautions during basic care and comfort procedures.