The nurse discriminates between an open and closed amputation by saying that a closed amputation is designed to (select all that apply):
1. prepare a weight-bearing limb.
2. cover the stump with tissue and muscle.
3. place sutures immediately over the bone.
4. be staged to closure.
5. be immediately ready for a prosthesis.
1, 2
Closed amputations are meant to prepare the limb for weight-bearing with tissue and muscle applied to the residual limb. Sutures are not placed over the bone for future comfort and better healing. Closed amputations are not staged as are open amputations, and may or may not be prepared for an immediate prosthesis.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 935
OBJ: 2 TOP: Closed Amputation
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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