The Nurse Is Applying a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)machine to the Patient's

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is applying a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine to the patient's leg.To do so,she must (Select all that apply.)

• A) provide analgesia 1 hour before starting the CPM.
• B) only activate the machine for 1 hour per day or less.
• C) align the patient's joint with the CPM's mechanical joint.
• D) secure the patient's extremity tightly with Velcro straps.

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