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A resident returns to the long-term care center after a right total hip replacement. The nurse should reinforce teaching for maintaining which of the following postoperative leg positions?

Legs in adduction

More than 90-degree hip flexion

Internal leg rotation

Legs in abduction

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A reason: Legs in adduction can increase the risk of dislocation after hip replacement surgery.

Choice B reason: Flexing the hip more than 90 degrees can also increase the risk of dislocation.

Choice C reason: Internal rotation of the leg can lead to dislocation of the new hip joint.

Choice D reason: Maintaining the legs in abduction helps to stabilize the hip and prevent dislocation.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason: Evaluation is the final step of the nursing process, where the nurse determines the effectiveness of the nursing care provided.

Choice B reason: Assessment is the correct part of the nursing process for the mental status examination, as it involves collecting data about the patient.

Choice C reason: Planning involves setting goals and choosing appropriate nursing actions based on the assessment data.

Choice D reason: Implementation is the step where the nurse carries out the planned interventions.

A. Removal of the appendix. B. Removal of the colon. C. Cutting into the appendix. D. Repair of the appendix.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A reason: An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, typically due to appendicitis.

Choice B reason: Removal of the colon is known as a colectomy, not an appendectomy.

Choice C reason: Cutting into the appendix may be part of the procedure, but appendectomy specifically refers to the removal of the appendix.

Choice D reason: Repair of the appendix is not a common procedure; appendectomies are performed to remove the appendix, not repair it.

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A resident returns to the long-term care center after a right total hip replacement. The nurse should reinforce teaching for maintaining which of the following postoperative leg positions?

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Correct Answer is B

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The term "appendectomy" means:

Correct Answer is A

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