Your Patient Is a 57-Year-Old Man Who Has Just Had

Multiple Choice

Your patient is a 57-year-old man who has just had undergone surgical revision of total right hip arthroplasty and is able to comply with his right lower-extremity 30-lb. weight-bearing restriction. Which of the following is the best instruction for a sit-to-stand transfer with his walker?

A) Extend the right knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position.
B) Extend the right knee and keep the foot off the ground completely while rising to a standing position.
C) Extend the left knee and keep the foot in front of the body while rising to a standing position.
D) Place both feet underneath the body while rising to a standing position.