Safe Use of Walker After Hip Replacement

Very Hard Basic Care And Comfort Assistive Devices

A nurse is preparing to discharge a post-operative patient who underwent a hip replacement. The nurse needs to ensure the patient understands how to properly use an assistive device upon returning home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse emphasize to ensure the patient's safety and promote effective use of a walker?

Ensure the walker is adjusted to the height of the patient's wrist when standing.

Use the walker only when feeling tired to conserve energy.

Always push the walker ahead of the body without positioning the feet in front.

Climb stairs using the walker while placing weight on the device.

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