After a knee replacement, an 87-year-old patient rejects the use of the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine, saying, "I did not march when I was a child, and I am not marching now
" What benefits of CPM should the nurse point out to encourage patient use? a. Decrease in pain
b. Increase in circulation in the new joint
c. Increase in leg strength
d. Increase in flexibility for the new joint
D
The CPM machine's major benefit is to increase flexibility, although it does cause discomfort. No strength-building potential is present with passive motion.
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