Which is not a guideline for avoiding hip dislocation after replacement surgery. A. The hip may be flexed to put on clothing such as pants, stockings, socks, or shoes. B. Never cross the legs when seated. C. Keep the knees apart at all times. D. Put a pillow between the legs when sleeping.

Answer: (A) The hip may be flexed to put on clothing such as pants, stockings, socks, or shoes.

Explanation: To avoid hip dislocation after replacement surgery. important guidelines should be communicated to the patient by the medical consultant.

Examples of important guidelines include:

1. patient should not flexed his or her hip to put on clothing such as pants, stockings, socks, or shoes.

2. ensuring that the patient keep his or her knees apart at all times to avoid secondary dislocation;

3. patient should apply pillow between the legs when sleeping;

4. patient should never cross the legs when seated;

5. The medical consultant should instruct the patient to limit hip flexion to 90 degrees when he or she sits and etc.