The nurse is planning care for a client recovering from an amputation. Which of the following should be included in this plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Provide pain medication 30 minutes before stump care.
2. Wash the stump daily with mild soap and warm water.
3. Allow the stump to dry open to the air for 10 minutes after washing.
4. Avoid massaging the stump.
5. Elevate the stump on a pillow.
6. Lie prone 10 to 20 minutes every day.
1, 2, 3, 6
Care of the client recovering from an amputation includes providing pain medication 30 minutes before stump care; washing the stump daily with mild soap and warm water; allowing the stump to dry open to the air for 10 minutes after washing; massaging the stump daily; avoiding elevating the stump on a pillow to prevent contractures; and lying prone for 10 to 20 minutes every day to prevent contractures.
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