An older adult client is scheduled for knee replacement surgery. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further preoperative instruction?
a. "I need to keep my leg positioned away from my body."
b. "I may have a continuous passive motion machine for a few days."
c. "I may need more pain medicine than I did with my hip replacement."
d. "I probably can get back to work within 2 to 3 weeks."
A
Dislocation is not a problem with knee replacement surgery, so the client does not need to keep his or her leg abducted. The other statements indicate accurate understanding of the instructions.
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