Mobility Intervention for Postoperative Hip Replacement Patient

Very Hard Basic Care And Comfort Mobility And Immobility

A 72-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis is admitted for hip replacement surgery. After the procedure, the nursing staff must implement a comprehensive plan to promote mobility and prevent complications associated with immobility. Which of the following nursing interventions should be employed in this patient's care? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Encourage the patient to perform ankle pumps every hour while in bed.

Instruct the patient to avoid using the incentive spirometer during the first 24 hours postoperatively.

Assist the patient with transferring to a chair at least twice a day.

Assess the patient's skin integrity daily, focusing on bony prominences.

Teach the patient the importance of ambulating within the first postoperative day.

Encourage the patient to maintain a 90-degree angle at the hip joint during all activities.

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