Which Statement by a 62-Year-Old Patient Who Has Had an Above-The-Knee

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a 62-year-old patient who has had an above-the-knee amputation indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching has been effective?

• A) "I should elevate my residual limb on a pillow 2 or 3 times a day."
• B) "I should lay flat on my abdomen for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a day."
• C) "I should change the limb sock when it becomes soiled or each week."
• D) "I should use lotion on the stump to prevent skin drying and cracking."

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