The nurse is preparing to ambulate a patient to a chair after a total knee replacement. In order to protect the knee, the nurse should:
Explanation
• A knee immobilizer will provide stability to the affected knee.
• Weight-bearing status should be ordered by the physician. Use of crutches would be dependent on weight-bearing status.
• Ice should not be used unless ordered by the physician.
• Ortho boots are used for fractures of the foot or ankle.