When a patient undergoing reconstructive surgery after burns is scheduled for grafting around a joint, what issue must the nurse monitor carefully?
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Correct answer: Graft contraction with potential joint contracture restricting movement
Grafts around joints are at risk of contraction and subsequent joint contracture, necessitating early attention to positioning and range of motion.
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