Your Patient Is a 79-Year-Old Woman Who Has Just Had

Multiple Choice

Your patient is a 79-year-old woman who has just had right total hip arthroplasty because of degenerative joint changes. You are going to walk with her while she is using a walker. What is the best position for guarding this patient?

A) Standing directly behind her
B) Standing directly in front of the patient
C) Standing behind the patient and slightly to the left
D) Standing behind the patient and slightly to the right