A patient with severe osteoarthritis of the left knee has undergone left-knee arthroplasty with replacement of the total knee joint with a plastic prosthesis. Postoperatively, the nurse expects care of the leg to include
a. bed rest for 3 days with the left leg immobilized in an extended position.
b. use of a compression bandage to hold the left knee in a flexed position.
c. progressive leg exercises to obtain 90-degree flexion.
d. early ambulation with full weight bearing on the left leg.
Ans: c. progressive leg exercises to obtain 90-degree flexion.
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