In order to help prevent the development of an external rotation
deformity of the hip in a patient who must remain in bed for any
period of time, the most appropriate nursing action would be to use
a) a trochanter roll extending from the crest of the ilium to the
midthigh.
A trochanter roll, properly placed, provides resistance to the external
rotation of the hip.
b) pillows under the lower legs.
Pillows under the legs will not prevent the hips from rotating
externally.
c) a hip-abductor pillow.
A hip-abductor pillow is used for the patient after total hip replacement
surgery.
d) a footboard.
A footboard will not prevent the hips from rotating externally.
deformity of the hip in a patient who must remain in bed for any
period of time, the most appropriate nursing action would be to use
a) a trochanter roll extending from the crest of the ilium to the
midthigh.
A trochanter roll, properly placed, provides resistance to the external
rotation of the hip.
b) pillows under the lower legs.
Pillows under the legs will not prevent the hips from rotating
externally.
c) a hip-abductor pillow.
A hip-abductor pillow is used for the patient after total hip replacement
surgery.
d) a footboard.
A footboard will not prevent the hips from rotating externally.