As You Begin to Perform a Hip Examination on an Elderly

Multiple Choice

As you begin to perform a hip examination on an elderly female patient who has undergone hip surgery,the patient states that she "needs to go to the bathroom." Which of the following should be done?
1) Use a standard bedpan.
2) Provide for the patient's privacy and locate a fracture bedpan.
3) Be sure to wear gloves and wash your hands.
4) If the bedpan is metallic,run it under warm water for patient comfort and throw it away after each use.
5) You and an assistant should assist the patient with movement onto the bedpan.
6) Return the patient to the nursing floor for cleanup and patient hygiene.

A) 1,3,4,5,and 6 only
B) 2,3,and 5 only
C) 1,5,and 6 only
D) 2,3,5,and 6 only