The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge who will be requiring physical therapy (PT) for rehabilitation after a total knee replacement. After reading the healthcare provider's order for PT, which would be the nurse's initial action?

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The nurse's initial action should be to discuss the various types of settings for therapy with the patient and have them choose the venue, as patient preference and convenience are important in planning post-discharge care.

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