A 72-year-old patient with a total hip replacement is found sitting with the operative leg crossed over the non-operative leg. What is the priority nursing action?
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A
Instruct the patient to uncross the legs immediately and reinforce hip precautions
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B
Document the position and notify the surgeon at the next scheduled round
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C
Apply a hip abduction pillow and continue monitoring
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D
Place the patient in Trendelenburg position to reduce joint stress