A Postamputation Precaution That Should Be Stressed with All Patients

question 4

Multiple Choice

A postamputation precaution that should be stressed with all patients is avoidance of

• A)sliding the residual limb on the bed.
• B)isometric exercises.
• C)the prone position.
• D)motor control exercises before strengthening.

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