The home care nurse making a follow-up visit to a client 2 weeks postoperative from a total knee replacement finds the client has resumed many home care and self-care activities. Which activity cited by the client requires clarification?
A. Washing the dishes
B. Running the vacuum cleaner
C. Scrubbing the bathroom floor
D. Doing the laundry in the basement
C
Clients should not hyperflex the knee or kneel during the first postoperative month. These activi-ties can dislodge or dislocate the prosthesis, necessitating further surgery.
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