The nurse reminds the patient with a below-knee amputation that to prevent the loss of calcium and protein, the patient should:
1. drink 1 to 2 liters of fluid daily.
2. ingest at least four milk products each day.
3. ambulate 30 minutes a day.
4. take vitamin supplements daily.
3
Even a small amount of ambulation will decrease the loss of calcium and protein.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 940, Patient Teaching Plan OBJ: 4
TOP: Postoperative Ambulation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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