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Helga is two days post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and reports moderate knee pain and stiffness. Her knee range of motion is 0–45 degrees, and her incision is well-approximated with mild edema. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to prioritize during this session?
A) Full weight bearing on the surgical leg
B) Low-intensity range of motion exercises to increase knee flexion
C) Ambulation with a rollator walker for at least 200 feet
D) Manual lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling
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Helga is two days post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and reports moderate knee pain and stiffness. Her knee range of motion is 0–45 degrees, and her incision is well-approximated with mild edema. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to prioritize during this session?
A) Full weight bearing on the surgical leg
B) Low-intensity range of motion exercises to increase knee flexion
C) Ambulation with a rollator walker for at least 200 feet
D) Manual lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling
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