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

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoes a right above-the-knee amputation with an immediate prosthetic fitting. When the patient first arrives on the orthopedic unit after surgery, the nurse should

• A) place the patient in a prone position.
• B) check the surgical site for hemorrhage.
• C) remove the prosthesis and wrap the site.
• D) keep the residual leg elevated on a pillow.

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