While Recovering from the Repair of a Broken Hip, a Resident

Multiple Choice

While recovering from the repair of a broken hip, a resident is using a walker to get around. Which observations should the nursing assistant report to the charge nurse?

A) Handgrips are at the level of the resident's hip.
B) Resident lifts the walker up and then takes one step before placing the walker on the floor 24 inches in front of the body.
C) The resident moves one leg forward and then the other, stepping into the frame of the walker.
D) The resident uses the top of the frame for support between steps in order to breathe.