After knee replacement,the 87-year-old patient rejects the use of the continuous passive motion machine (CPM)saying,"I did not march when I was a child,and I am not marching now." The nurse points out that one of the CPM's benefits is a(n):

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The CPM's major benefit is to increase flexibility,although it does cause discomfort.No strength-building potential is present with passive motion.

After Knee Replacement,the 87-Year-Old Patient Rejects the Use of the Continuous