What should be the position of the limb a nurse should maintain in a patient who had undergone right hip prosthesis surgery?

Correct option is B

After hip replacement surgery, especially in the early postoperative period, the leg should be kept in a slightly abducted position to prevent dislocation of the new prosthetic joint. Explanation of each option: • (a) Adduction – Avoided, as crossing the legs or adducting the hip can increase the risk of dislocating the hip prosthesis. • (b) Abduction – Correct. Abduction maintains joint stability and is often supported using an abduction pillow or wedge between the legs. • (c) Flexion – Flexion beyond 90° is contraindicated in early recovery as it increases dislocation risk. • (d) Neutral – While neutral is better than adduction, abduction is more protective postoperatively to prevent joint strain.