What is the safest location for the placement of a dispersive electrode pad for a patient who has a total knee replacement on the left knee?
a. Left calf
b. Left thigh
c. Right thigh
d. Right knee
ANS: C
The dispersive electrode should not be placed on skin over a metal implant and should be placed over or under as large a muscle mass area as possible. It should be placed closest to the incision, thus the right thigh would be an adequate site.
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