RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1682 of 2368

A client is recovering from hip replacement. Which statement by the client shows that teaching was effective?

  1. "I will pull my knee up toward my chest to put on my socks."
  2. "I will not cross my legs or ankles when I sit, stand, or lie down."
  3. "I will lean far forward from the waist to pick up items."
  4. "I will cross my ankles when I rest in the recliner."
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Correct answer: "I will not cross my legs or ankles when I sit, stand, or lie down."

Crossing the legs or ankles and bending past 90 degrees at the hip can dislocate the new joint.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Musculoskeletal Assessment: Hip Replacement. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026