The patient is a strict Orthodox Jew who has had a knee replacement and is using a continuous passive motion machine (CPM).The patient is concerned because the Sabbath is coming up,and he does not believe that he can use the machine on the Sabbath.The nurse should:

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Orthodox Jews may not be able to operate a CPM machine during Sabbath and Holy Days.Consult the rabbi to obtain permission for the patient to use the CPM.
Omitting a day of therapy may slow progress.Nurses should be responsible for turning the CPM on and off during the Sabbath and Holy Days.Only the physician can authorize changes in therapy.Check the physician's orders to determine the patient's activity level and types of exercise or assistive device.

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