Which Nursing Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has had a total knee arthroplasty?

• A) Avoid extension of the knee beyond 120 degrees.
• B) Use a compression bandage to keep the knee flexed.
• C) Start progressive knee exercises to obtain 90-degree flexion.
• D) Teach about the need to avoid weight bearing for 4 weeks.

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