Multiple Choice
The nurse is applying a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine to the patient's leg.To do so,she must:
A) provide analgesia 1 hour before starting the CPM.
B) stop the CPM when in extension and place a sheepskin on the machine.
C) align the patient's joint with the CPM's mechanical joint.
D) secure the patient's extremity tightly with Velcro straps.
Correct Answer:
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