When assisting a resident who has had a hip replacement to use the toilet, what precaution is most important?

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Ensure the toilet seat is raised to keep the hip angle greater than 90 degrees. A raised toilet seat maintains a hip angle greater than 90 degrees, preventing hip dislocation, which is a critical precaution after hip replacement. Bending forward violates hip precautions. A low seat increases bending and dislocation risk. Crossing legs violates hip precautions and should never be done.