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NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

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You are caring for patient who has a burn to the knee. The patient has just completed an autograft and grafting to the burn site. Which of the following orders prescribed is appropriate for this patient?

Immobilization of the affected extremity
Out of bed
Placing the affected extremity in a dependent position
Bathroom privileges

Explanation

Answer: A - The physician would order for the affected extremity to be immobilized. The autograft being placed over the joint will require the patient to keep it immobilized for three to seven days while the graft adheres.

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