An OT is treating a 55-year-old woman after a total hip replacement (posterior approach) who needs to dress her lower extremities. Which precaution must guide the OT's intervention during dressing training?
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A
Avoid hip flexion beyond 90°, adduction past midline, and internal rotation
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B
Avoid hip extension beyond neutral, external rotation, and abduction
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C
Maintain hip flexion at exactly 90° throughout all dressing activities
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D
No restrictions apply as the hip is surgically stabilized after replacement