A Patient Who Has a Below-The-Elbow Prosthesis Shows the Home

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a below-the-elbow prosthesis shows the home health care nurse the residual limb, which is red, edematous, and warm to touch.What should the nurse instruct this patient to do?

• A) Apply soothing lotion to the residual limb before replacing the prosthesis.
• B) Dampen the prosthetic limb sock to hydrate and cool the residual limb.
• C) Pad the socket with lamb's wool and replace the prosthesis.
• D) Leave the prosthesis off and notify physician.

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