What should the nurse stress to a patient who has had a hip replacement and is beginning strengthening exercises for the unaffected leg?
A) Flex the knee and flex the foot.
B) Lift the leg from the mattress and rotate the foot.
C) Pull knee to chest and extend the foot.
D) Push foot down against the footboard for a count of five.
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