To Diminish Swelling of the Residual Limb in the Postoperative

question 8

Multiple Choice

To diminish swelling of the residual limb in the postoperative period after an above-the-knee amputation,the nurse should:

• A) Elevate the foot of the bed on blocks.
• B) Elevate the residual limb on pillows.
• C) Elevate the head of bed 15 degrees.
• D) Turn the patient on the affected side.

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Definitions:

Postoperative Patient

Refers to a patient who is currently in the recovery phase following a surgical procedure.

Passive ROM Exercises

Physical therapy exercises where an external force, such as a therapist, moves a joint through its range of motion without the patient's active participation.

Joint

A point at which two or more bones meet, allowing for movement and support in the skeletal system.

Resistance

In biology, the ability of an organism to defend against pathogens or in physics, the opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current.