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Which of the Following Nursing Actions Should the Nurse Include

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Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client who has had a total knee arthroplasty?

Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client 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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