Nurse Linda had just received a postoperative total hip replacement client from the recovery unit. Which of the following position is appropriate for this client?

Option 1 : On the non-operative side or supine position with legs abducted with a help of pillow

Concept:

• Pre operative - before going for a surgery
• Pre operatively the patient will be undergoing for many procedures and investigations
• In this phase patient will be kept on NBM Nothing by mouth and will be giving some medications 
• Antibiotics also been given to the patient to reduce the further chances of infection

Explanation:

• Pre operative, intraoperative and post operative are the 3 phases of surgery
• Surgery will be performed in the intra operative phase
• Post operative - after the surgery
• Positioning will be based on the type of surgery for hip surgery the patient will be placed in non operative side with legs abducted

• Supine position -> given for all abdominal surgeries and leg surgeries
• Prone -> surgeries related to anus and spine
• Side lying -> for all surgeries which is in need for drainage of fluid like lung or cardiac surgeries