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Which position is most important to be emphasized by the nurse that the client maintain to retain maximum function of this joint?

Which position is most important to be emphasized by the nurse that the client maintain to retain maximum function of this joint?

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The client has severe burns around the right hip.

1. Hip maintained in 30-degree flexion, no knee flexion.
2. Hip flexed 90 degrees and knee flexed 90 degrees.
3. Hip, knee, and ankle all at maximum flexion.
4. Hip at zero flexion with leg flat.

Asked by Cameron, Last updated: Dec 20, 2024

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Sep 08, 2016

Hip at zero flexion with leg flat-maximum function for ambulation occurs when the hip and leg are maintained at full extension with neutral rotation. although the client does not have to spend 24hours at a time in this position, he or she should be in this position (in bed or standing) more of the time than with the hip in any degree of flexion.dif: cognitive level: application or highertop: nursing process step: implementation/interventionmsc: client needs category: safe, effective care environment/health promotion and maintenance;
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