Client after surgery for total knee replacement

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The nurse provides care for a client after surgery for a total knee replacement. The health care provider prescribes a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. How will the nurse set up the CPM machine? (Arrange the steps in order. All options must be used.) Unordered Options Plug in the CPM machine. Place the affected leg in the CPM machine so that the middle of the knee rests where the CPM machine bends. Carefully remove the knee immobilizer. Place the CPM machine against the footboard or a heavy object. Place the affected leg's foot against the footpad. Attach the affected leg to the CPM machine by securing the machine's straps around the thigh, shin, and foot.

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