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The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Discharge Who Will

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The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge who will be requiring physical therapy (PT) for rehabilitation after a total knee replacement. After reading the healthcare provider's order for PT, which would be the nurse's initial action?


A) Teach the family the exercises needed for the patient.
B) Call home health and schedule a therapist to visit the home for therapy.
C) Set up appointments according to the order with the hospital PT department.
D) Discuss the various types of settings for therapy and have the patient choose the venue.

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