The nurse is caring for a client 3 days after a below-knee amputation. Which is a priority intervention?
a. Muscle-strengthening exercises
b. Use of a very soft bed mattress
c. Placing a pillow between the client's knees
d. Placing the client in high Fowler's position
A
To prepare for a prosthesis, the nurse instructs the client in muscle-strengthening exercises, pro-vides the client with a firm mattress, and places the client in a prone position every 3 to 4 hours for 20 to 30 minutes to prevent flexion contractures. A pillow should not be placed between the client's knees.
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