A Patient Undergoes a Right Below-The-Knee Amputation with an Immediate

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoes a right below-the-knee amputation with an immediate prosthetic fitting. When the patient is returned to the nursing unit, the nurse should

• A) check the surgical site for hemorrhage.
• B) take the patient's vital signs frequently.
• C) keep the residual leg elevated on a pillow.
• D) place the patient in a prone position.

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