Question

A client has had a total hip replacement. when assessing the client, which sign most likely indicates that the hip has dislocated?

Answer 1

The sign that most likely indicates that the hip has dislocated is the shortening of affected leg (also increasing pain, loss of function to the extremity, and deformity. Abduction of the leg after total hip replacement - prevent dislocation).

What is a dislocation?

A dislocation is a separation of two bones where they meet. Dislocation can be very painful and can temporarily deform and immobilize the joint. The most common locations for a dislocation are shoulders and fingers, but can also occur in elbows, knees and hips.

Therefore, the correct answer is as given above

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