The client who is 2 days postoperative from a right-sided total knee replacement says he is tired of being in the supine position. What other position could be used safely for this client?
A. On the operative side
B. On the nonoperative side
C. Prone with the knee completely extended
D. In any position of comfort the client desires
D
Because joint dislocation is a rare problem for the client with a total knee replacement, special positioning is not required.
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