Your Patient Underwent Total Right Hip Arthroplasty (Posterior Approach) 2

Multiple Choice

Your patient underwent total right hip arthroplasty (posterior approach) 2 days ago. She required frequent reminders regarding movement precautions because she was getting out of bed. You are now initiating gait training with a walker. When it is time to turn around and walk back to her chair, in which direction should you instruct her to turn?

A) Toward either side is acceptable
B) Toward her dominant side
C) Toward her left side
D) Toward her right side