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A nurse is supervising an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is ambulating a patient with a new hip replacement. Which action by the UAP requires immediate intervention?
Allowing full weight-bearing on a new hip replacement can dislocate the prosthesis or cause injury. Partial weight-bearing or non-weight-bearing is typically pr
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Question: A nurse is supervising an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is ambulating a patient with a new hip replacement. Which action by the UAP requires immediate intervention?
Answer options: ✅ Allowing the patient to bear full weight on the affected leg.
- Using a gait belt to assist the patient.
- Encouraging the patient to use a walker.
- Maintaining the patient's hip precautions.
Correct answer: Allowing the patient to bear full weight on the affected leg.
Explanation: Allowing full weight-bearing on a new hip replacement can dislocate the prosthesis or cause injury. Partial weight-bearing or non-weight-bearing is typically prescribed.
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