Total hip arthroplasty with uncemented prosthesis

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A client who is to have a total hip arthroplasty with an uncemented prosthesis asks, "When will I be able to get up and walk?" Which information would the nurse include in a response? Full weight bearing is permitted after 2 weeks. Partial weight bearing begins the day after surgery. Full weight bearing may begin the day after surgery. Partial weight bearing progresses to full weight bearing in 2 weeks.

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