Knee osteoarthritis is a progressively degenerative disease, and is a leading cause of disability with incidence and prevalence rising in most elderly populations. Patients with severe knee osteoarthritis need to be treated by total knee replacement, to improve joint activity and quality of life. The aim of this case report was to illustrate the experience of nursing care for an elderly female patient undergoing total knee replacement between 15th to 20th February in 2016. The data was collected by direct care, physical assessment, observation, listening, communication, and medical record review. The authors evaluated her health problems by Gordon's 11-item functional health pattern and found her problems were combined with acute pain, impaired physical mobility and anxiety. According to these, we rendered measures that included construction of a significantly strong nurse-patient relationship to control pain, lessen her anxiety and discomforts, and provide rehabilitation activities to enhance her joint's flexibility and quality of lift. We hope that our experience can provide nursing staff with a reference to care for patients receiving total knee replacement.
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