A Patient with Severe Osteoarthritis of the Left Knee Has

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe osteoarthritis of the left knee has undergone left knee arthroplasty with replacement of the total knee joint with a plastic prosthesis.Postoperatively,what should the nurse expect care of the leg to include?

• A) Progressive leg exercises to obtain 90-degree flexion
• B) Early ambulation with full weight bearing on the left leg
• C) Bed rest for 3 days with the left leg immobilized in extension
• D) Immobilization of the left knee in 30-degree flexion for 6 weeks to prevent dislocation

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