After a Knee Replacement, an 87-Year-Old Patient Rejects the Use

question 3

Multiple Choice

After a knee replacement, an 87-year-old patient rejects the use of the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine, saying, "I did not march when I was a child, and I am not marching now." What benefits of CPM should the nurse point out to encourage patient use?

• A) Decrease in pain
• B) Increase in circulation in the new joint
• C) Increase in leg strength
• D) Increase in flexibility for the new joint

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