ATI n200 Med Surg Exam | Nurselytic

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The nurse understands that the placement of a pillow under the knee of a client with a total knee replacement is contraindicated because it will:

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Rationale: While pain may increase if the knee is positioned improperly, the primary concern is the development of a contracture. Placing a pillow under the knee after total knee replacement can promote a flexion contracture, which results in the inability to fully extend the knee. This is undesirable as it can limit mobility and function post-surgery. The pillow does not stop circulation to the extremity directly. A pillow under the knee is not typically associated with skin breakdown unless the client is immobile for extended periods, but the risk of contracture is a more immediate concern.

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