Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Which evidence is the best indication that the client who had a knee arthroplasty is recovering according to expected outcomes and no longer needs the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Achieving 90-degree knee flexion is a key milestone post-knee arthroplasty, indicating sufficient joint mobility to discontinue the CPM machine. Pain and wound healing are important but less specific to CPM use.